darken

Example Sentences

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As they cook, the beans darken to a rich brown and begin to release an oil, something Netsi says is a sign of good quality coffee.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"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

As the skies over Switzerland darken with the usual billionaires’ jets, the old Davos agenda is falling by the wayside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

His skin started to darken to its usual shade.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste