darken
verb (used with object)
to make dark or darker.
were darkening
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past progressiveof darken.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Rain was falling and skies were darkening in western India and in southern Pakistan along the Arabian Sea, where dusty storms were hampering the evacuation and rescue work.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
The skies were darkening in tempo with Murray’s mood.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 7, 2017
Crescents of sweat were darkening the underarms of the girl’s shirt.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 3, 2017
So was a souring national mood, and his thoughts were darkening midway through 1965.
From Time Magazine Archive
The clouds were darkening, and he thought he felt a raindrop on one cheek.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
