have darkened
- present perfect of darken.
Example Sentences
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A sense of injustice, justified or not, would only have darkened their mood.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The skies may have darkened for years as volcanic material blocked sunlight around the globe, triggering severe cooling.
From Science Daily ● May 11, 2026
Despite growing AI investment among firms and fiscal-policy tailwinds, recent readings of consumer sentiment have darkened to levels worse than the surging postpandemic inflation seen in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Support from allies and a $15.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund was initially thought to have secured the budget for four years, but the prospects of an extended conflict have darkened the outlook.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024
She was more beautiful than before, with eyes that seemed to have darkened as her skin glowed paler.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
