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

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

What might darken your rosy view of markets?

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 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

The room seemed to blur and darken around me.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler