darkened

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Despite growing AI investment among firms and fiscal-policy tailwinds, recent readings of consumer sentiment have darkened to levels worse than the surging postpandemic inflation seen in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Over time, weathering would create extensive layers of darkened regolith, similar to the dusty surface seen on the Moon or Mercury.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

“But my life just took a turn to the point where I needed my writing and my art darkened because what I went through was very dark.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

MacIntyre was already three over par in his round when his mood darkened further on the par-five 15th.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

His face darkened: he would, he said, find ways and means.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya