dark cloud
Americannoun
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dark clouds
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Astronomy. dark nebula.
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something that generates gloom, distrust, or some other oppressive feeling or condition related to a person, thing, or event.
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We’re living under a dark cloud, with a steady downpour of graft, thuggery and baloney.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
At the end of June, a dark cloud hung over the England camp, with Test captain Ben Stokes retiring after a 2-1 series defeat by New Zealand.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
On the upside, a peak was signaled by a bearish dark cloud cover, which also coincided with the development of a rising wedge beginning in February 2025.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
As they left west London miserable and under the dark cloud of relegation, fierce north London rivals Arsenal were celebrating their first Premier League title for 22 years.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
The dark cloud tormented me day and night.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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