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

I turned and looked back, and saw that clouds were darkening the sky, announcing the arrival of the afternoon rains.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston