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dark cloud

American  
[dahrk klaud] / ˈdɑrk ˈklaʊd /

noun

plural

dark clouds

  1. Astronomy. dark nebula.

  2. something that generates gloom, distrust, or some other oppressive feeling or condition related to a person, thing, or event.

dark cloud Scientific  
/ därk /

  1. See absorption nebula

Other Word Forms

  • dark-cloud adjective

Example Sentences

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Then a bearish dark cloud cover on Dec. 19 started a cup with handle base.

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“Yet another dark cloud looms over Supermicro with this China headline and should help Dell disproportionately in selling these solutions,” Reitzes wrote.

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The pattern started with some dubious candlesticks in the fourth quarter, featuring a dark cloud cover on Oct.

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He slashed at them -and again they lifted, a dark cloud just out of reach.

From Literature

Investor confidence seems extremely low so I am looking for a pullback in the instrument and do not think the huge bearish dark cloud cover candle from March 9 will be taken out to the upside.

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