shadowy
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That shadowy process is poorly understood and has undermined progress in the past, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
A man representing Schlesinger, dressed in white slacks, polished loafers and a dark pinkish-red blazer stands at the edge of the pool, near its shadowy edges, staring down at the swimmer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Travolta’s narration hints at the realizations that come later, when age and education help shine new light onto the shadowy parts of the past.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The drama is thought to be an homage to the film noir style - a hallmark in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s, with its shadowy looks and gritty plots.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Percy grabbed Annabeth and backed away from the edge as a presence emerged from the void—a form so vast and shadowy, he felt like he understood the concept of dark for the first time.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing shadowy
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