cloud over
Example Sentences
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Brooks said there was disappointment and frustration in the community and a "bit of a heavy cloud over what was a very successful evening".
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
“There’s a huge black cloud over the sea for the World Cup and the travel slump that we’re seeing is all linked to this oil shortage.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
The rulings could be a widespread cloud over digital-advertising businesses, Jefferies equities analyst Jeffrey Favuzza wrote in a Thursday note.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026
Gates admitted that his ties to Epstein and newly disclosed emails from the Justice Department files had cast a cloud over the Gates Foundation and its reputation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
As my mind began to cloud over, I saw a large shape approach through the gloom and come closer, as if seeking me out.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
