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As they cook, the beans darken to a rich brown and begin to release an oil, something Netsi says is a sign of good quality coffee.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

German firms viewed their current business situation more favorably, though their expectations for the coming months continued to darken, Ifo said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

"Think of photochromic sunglasses. When you're inside, they're just clear lenses. You walk out into the sun, and they darken on their own. Come back inside, and the lenses become clear again," Nguyen continued.

From Science Daily ● May 15, 2026

Their mood tends to darken considerably, leading them to be more likely to sell their stock holdings and less likely to buy.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026

The tip of his ring finger had begun to darken too, and when he touched it with the point of his dagger, he felt nothing.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Slowly, the surface darkens into something deeply golden, edged in amber, the fat rendering and crisping, the spice blooming in the oil.

From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2026

Space weathering, caused by solar wind particles, micrometeorite impacts, and cosmic radiation, slowly darkens exposed material.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2026

Carvana’s fundamentals, however, remain unchanged even as the industry backdrop darkens, Wedbush said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025

As smoke quickly darkens the day and the unstoppable, town-hopping fire hems in the bus, cutting off routes, the journey takes a dystopian turn, raising the stakes and alarm levels to unimaginable heights.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025

Dusk softens the sharp points of trees outside my window; the sky slowly darkens, then blackens around an orb of moon.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

Many are swollen, have darkened skin or bear the marks of injuries, making identification difficult.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

The skies may have darkened for years as volcanic material blocked sunlight around the globe, triggering severe cooling.

From Science Daily ● May 11, 2026

Illuminated within the darkened gallery, the pieces will have a “magical” flair, McLeod said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

While sentiment darkened, though, investors seem reluctant to cut risk significantly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

By then, the sky had darkened to the rich, honeyed depth of Baltic amber.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

When he first noticed the sky darkening, Chapman thought a storm was coming.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

The specific phenomenon of darkening water, called “freshwater browning,” is driven by a few factors.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026

Reduce the heat to low if the spices are darkening in color too quickly.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026

The surging costs are eating an outsize share of low- and middle-income consumers’ paychecks, darkening their outlook relative to the well-off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026

Lupita glanced at Salvador, wondering what he thought of Aunt Consuelo’s story, but he was looking out the window at the darkening sky.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty