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dark cloud

American  
[dahrk klaud] / ˈdɑrk ˈklaʊd /

noun

  • dark clouds
    plural
  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 /

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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

The current base began forming after a bearish dark cloud cover candle on April 21 and developed shortly after a breakout from a short cup-base pattern.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 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

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

Each gave birth to its own dark cloud.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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