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murk

[murk] / mɜrk /
NOUN
darkness
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So by late morning most of the murk should have lifted, allowing for something brighter.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Through the murk, China’s interest in the war is important and complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Nine Inch Nails thrive in the murk of base instinct and dread.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

Holmes’ willingness to stare into the murk to pull out the truth makes him an uncommon hero and an effective instrument of justice, rare and necessary qualities in a society corrupted by fear.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

Libby always knows how to skip through the murk of a story.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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