darken
verb (used with object)
to make dark or darker.
had darkened
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past perfectof darken.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The former Greater Manchester mayor, who is expected to become prime minister next Monday, said politics had "darkened" in the decade he had been away from Westminster.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
It was one of those dramatic Los Angeles afternoons when the sky had darkened early and rain felt inevitable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
A survey from the Conference Board, a research group, suggested that consumer sentiment improved this month, countering evidence from another major poll that showed the mood had darkened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
The police spokesperson said the sky had darkened as a result but the weather made it difficult to determine how much was smoke and how much was clouds.
From Reuters ● Apr. 9, 2023
It had darkened to a dull blue overnight, and he could no longer put any weight on it.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
