shadows pass

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describes shadows moving over a surface and then disappearing

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Examples (10)

  • The shadows of the clouds passed over us.
  • As the sun set, long shadows began to pass across the valley.
  • We watched the tree shadows pass slowly over the lawn.
  • The distant mountains created deep shadows that seemed to pass with the wind.
  • In the flickering firelight, ghostly shadows passed across the cave walls.
  • A bird flew overhead, and its tiny shadow passed quickly over the ground.
  • The children played, oblivious to how quickly the afternoon shadows passed.
  • Only when the last shadows passed did they feel safe enough to emerge.
  • The ancient ruins stood silently as countless shadows passed over their weathered stones.
  • The moon was full, and the distinct shadows of the branches passed across her window.