cloud
noun
a visible collection of particles of water or ice suspended in the air, usually at an elevation above the earth's surface.
has clouded
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present perfectof cloud (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The outlook has clouded since after trade talks between Ottawa and Washington broke down and the U.S. administration in late August imposed new tariffs on imports from Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Yet the resumption of fighting has clouded the outlook, especially among manufacturers coping with tariffs, higher energy prices and supply disruptions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
"Their single-minded pursuit of this issue has clouded their judgement," Mr Cheetham said, adding Rose's "very presence was seen as provocative".
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
The controversy has clouded Paramount Global Chairwoman Shari Redstone’s plans to sell Paramount, and her family’s holding company, to David Ellison and his Skydance Media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2025
I know it's time to move on, but the smoke has clouded my thoughts.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
