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murk

[murk] / mɜrk /
NOUN
darkness
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“Create In Your Name” has a Billie Eilish-worthy late-night murk, with lyrics so devotional they almost sound consumptive.

From Los Angeles Times May 8, 2026

Through the murk, China’s interest in the war is important and complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 30, 2025

Holmes’ willingness to stare into the murk to pull out the truth makes him an uncommon hero and an effective instrument of justice, rare and necessary qualities in a society corrupted by fear.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2025

The murk and mizzle kept the players off for almost three hours, though the break did little to stall England's momentum.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2024

The water is already clouding with a swirling murk of poisonous multipurpose cleanser.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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