as in darkening
to grow dark
the grief-stricken woman continued to sit in the dusking room until she was completely enveloped in darkness
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But the bigger picture for Iran’s oil revenue is darkening as other potential buyers hang back.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Flowers are typically pale blue to lavender, darkening along the midrib and toward the tip of each petal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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The club also was the hub for Black political and community leaders before closing in 2016 for repairs.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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With the Cubs closing in on their first playoff berth since 2020, Hawkins has been involved in revamping the club’s R&D department and streamlining scouting on the pro, amateur and international sides, with a bigger emphasis on data and video rather than in-person evaluations.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dusking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusking. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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