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shadowy

[shad-oh-ee] / ˈʃæd oʊ i /


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Fluorescent light touches almost every corner, but the few shadowy passages seem even more sinister when surrounded by endless lumination.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

It’ll introduce us to two shadowy figures in the industry: Hank Molt and Tommy Crutchfield, whose rivalry over supplying rare species to U.S. zoos changed the reptile world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Shifting objectives and shadowy activity by vessels making the success of the US operation hard to measure.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Mojtaba, a 56-year-old cleric, is a shadowy figure said to have amassed significant power and wealth under his father's rule.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The shadowy driver stopped and got out and opened the door for Max.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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