cloud over

Example Sentences

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“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

But this is a tough time to have any sort of cloud over the business that is paying for the social network’s attempt to remake itself into an artificial-intelligence superpower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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

He wrote to the SEC's college of bishops, saying: "Anne Dyer I'm sure will always have a cloud over her unless it's decided one way or another whether she behaved properly or improperly."

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

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