darken

Example Sentences

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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

As long as the earnings picture doesn’t darken, shares should rise.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

“That’s probably the best known. They say there used to he so many of them they would darken the sky when they flew over. And the moa.”

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli