penumbra

Example Sentences

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The penumbra of funk used to extend across Seventh Street — visually, not just sonically.

From Washington Post

I don’t think my mother much liked the penumbra I cast at these times.

From Washington Post

Rigging raises a sheet, in front of and behind which the dancers play with shadows, misshapen ones with extra auras and penumbras.

From New York Times

I have been studying the Constitution very carefully, including the emanations of the penumbras, and I can see why people might think there was some inherent right to dinner.

From Washington Post

He singled out critical race theory by name but made clear that a penumbra of race-related topics were off-limits.

From Washington Post