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

"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

What might darken your rosy view of markets?

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

The mood among German consumers continues to darken as the pressures besetting Europe’s largest economy take their toll on sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 27, 2025

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