in the dark

Example Sentences

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Fans were left in the dark about what they might cost or how many would be available to them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Though Williamson’s guilty plea may seem like an ending to the saga, it shouldn’t be, because there’s still a lot lurking in the dark corners of this deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Challenging what seem to be the limits of science -- such as 'we cannot make things any smaller' or 'they will break if we do' -- is like walking in the dark.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

These are matters of the heart that can only be felt in the dark of the theater, watching such wonderfully realized characters weigh the cost of loving their work in a world that scarcely reciprocates.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

When I got to my room, I lay in the dark for a while, just being quiet as the cool air streamed over my bed.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott