under a cloud
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The meetings in Manila kicked off under a cloud on Tuesday after the latest in a series of clashes between China and host country the Philippines took place in the disputed South China Sea.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
However, if the judge resigned under a cloud of scandal, as you say, that could weigh in your favor.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
They left under a cloud — each one a scandal for at least one news cycle.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
That could leave Saudi Arabia under a cloud of uncertainty, potentially for years to come, repelling foreign investors it has increasingly been counting on for its transformation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
The sun was under a cloud and the water was dark and smooth and very cold.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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