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

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

Local news that would darken his doorstep: Things like production in Los Angeles is down, California subsidies and tax credits aren’t where they should be.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

But let us not darken our hearts by imagining the trial of their gentle loyalty in the Dark Tower.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien