dark internet
Americannoun
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Also called dark net,. Also called lost net. the portion of the internet that is hidden from search engines and cannot be accessed, as when IP addresses are no longer working.
Etymology
Origin of dark internet
First recorded in 2000–05
Example Sentences
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It also has a thriving internet sector, says Edith Yeung, a partner at the Race Capital investment firm.
From BBC • May 23, 2023
Aside from the physical improvements, the purchase gives Bally’s access to New Jersey’s thriving internet gambling market and its nation-leading sports betting market.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2021
Regulators say they are tackling privacy, cybersecurity and antitrust concerns, directing their crackdown at the country’s thriving internet industry.
From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2021
With its thriving internet business, Macy’s is ahead of many other retailers.
From Economist • Feb. 23, 2012
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