dark cloud
Americannoun
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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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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
A bearish engulfing candle on April 21, a bearish dark cloud cover on May 7, and three doji candles in the last five sessions point to a rising sense of indecision near resistance.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
It could be forming the right side of a double bottom base that started with a bearish dark cloud cover pattern the last week of November 2024 at the $200 area.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
“Yet another dark cloud looms over Supermicro with this China headline and should help Dell disproportionately in selling these solutions,” Reitzes wrote.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Even from a distance, Kyle could see some kind of dark cloud shadow his hero’s eyes.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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