darken

Example Sentences

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"They also darken the layer by adding iron and carbon, making the regolith's properties more consistent with the observations."

From Science Daily • May 5, 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

Gainsborough grew up with Andrews, and the clouds that darken behind him seem to hint at his disposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

"It was a matter of arriving on location and seeing the sun go down to get into position to wait for the sky to darken."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The nurses did their best to darken the room, but as soon as I got some relief from the pain, my thoughts circled back to my father.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai