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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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
A bearish dark cloud cover candle is taking shape as shares encounter resistance at the now downward-sloping 50-week simple moving average.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Near the highs, bearish signals appeared through an evening star formation in the first week of April 2024, followed by a dark cloud cover and bearish engulfing candles in July 2024 and May 2025.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
The dark cloud has settled over my thoughts once again, and I’m only half-aware of what I do.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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