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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

On the upside, a peak was signaled by a bearish dark cloud cover, which also coincided with the development of a rising wedge beginning in February 2025.

From Barron's Jun. 13, 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

A dark cloud passed from her face as she eased off a tight shoe under the table.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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