under a cloud
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States don’t agree with each other, and companies are left making growth and expansion decisions under a cloud of uncertainty about which rules apply where.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
To the surprise of many, including himself probably, Rashford is back at his boyhood club, having initially left for Villa under a cloud after his fallout with Ruben Amorim.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
This is a pressurized Cup for Mbappé, a 2018 champion and 2022 finalist who entered under a cloud of debate about his recent play.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
We should have a better idea in a few weeks if the industry will regain favor—or remain under a cloud.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
The sun was under a cloud and the water was dark and smooth and very cold.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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