in shadow

Frequency: 8.022.0 per million words

covered by darkness; not in the light

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Examples (10)

  • His face was in shadow, making it hard to discern his expression.
  • She saw a mysterious figure standing in the shadows of the alley.
  • The old mansion lay completely in dark shadow as evening fell.
  • A tall tree cast its branches, leaving the picnic area in cool shadow.
  • The cat liked to nap in the shadow of the bush during hot afternoons.
  • From his vantage point in shadow, the detective observed the suspects.
  • By noon, the entire courtyard would be in deep shadow.
  • They deliberately parked their car in the shadow of the large building to avoid the sun.
  • The artist skillfully used light and shadow to create depth, leaving parts of the painting in stark shadow.
  • The moon was obscured by clouds, plunging the landscape in complete shadow.