total darkness
Example Sentences
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As a young postdoctoral scientist, he joined pioneering expeditions and descended more than a mile below the ocean surface in the submersible Alvin, where he observed thriving ecosystems in total darkness.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2026
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
The van’s rear doors had no windows, so I was hunched over in total darkness for a second, until my fingers found the old power strip I’d duct-taped to the ceiling.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
