total darkness
Example Sentences
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The best part: using these lights means you’ll be in bed by 6 p.m, ready for an evening of total darkness and forced rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
"I was in total darkness last night," one man in his 30s from Tehran said, while others reported temporary blackouts or power fluctuations.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
As the sub dropped below 200 metres, the last traces of light disappeared, and indigo faded into total darkness.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Some parts of the country have been left in total darkness for days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
Greyback unlocked it with a tap of his wand, then forced them into a dank and musty room and left them in total darkness.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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