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dark cloud

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While the store’s events are often bursting with energy, those moments are still tainted by an “underlying fear that is kind of like a dark cloud among our community,” Lima said.

From Los Angeles Times

A jury heard Baird, who worked at an opticians, left a note to her family which said a "dark cloud" was over her.

From BBC

For one thing, it removes a dark cloud of uncertainty hanging over the economy that has been especially damaging to small businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

That dark cloud lifted in Paris.

From The Wall Street Journal

"But for now, there's a dark cloud. It's just going to take some time to mourn."

From BBC