darken
Example Sentences
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Prospects for investors and the economy are darkening.
From MarketWatch
The word Legendary was in bright yellow, while the rest of the words were green on a midnight-black background that blended into the darkening sky.
From Literature
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Dr. Crowchild’s face darkens as she listens, but I keep going, determined to finish what I need to say.
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Hesterfowl’s beady eyes darkened, a storm rolling over her expression—the kind of green-black skies that sent squirrels and insects fleeing for cover.
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And while the survey showed output among businesses holding up relatively well, a darkening demand outlook spells concern for the economy going forward, Colijn said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.