dark circle

collocation in English

meaningsofdarkandcircle

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dark
adjective
uk
/dɑːk/us
/dɑːrk/
with little or ...
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circle
noun
uk
/ˈsɜː.kəl/us
/ˈsɝː.kəl/
a continuous curved line, the points of which are always the same distance away from a fixed central point, or the area inside such ...
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(Definition ofdarkandcirclefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Her narratives consequently revolve in a kind ofdarkcircle, where the allure of emancipation remains ironically incarcerated within a structural double bind of blasphemy and apostasy.
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The lines connecting these dark circles therefore do not reflect physical reality.
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Dark circles represent sticky red spheres baited with synthetic lures.
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Dark circles indicate male talkers and light squares indicate female talkers.
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It is believed that a lack of mineral iron can cause dark circles as well.
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Dark circles under the eyes, puffiness, blemishes, dryness and wrinkles reflect an imbalance within the wider body system.
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As her younger sister hasn't been looking bright lately, very tired with dark circles around her eyes.
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He lost weight and had deep lines on his face and dark circles under his eyes.
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The dark circles of the tires are clearly visible when a 737 takes off, or is at low altitude. 737s are not equipped with fuel dump systems.
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When picking a concealer, people tend to chose one or two shades lighter than their skin tone to better hide their blemishes and dark circles under the eye.
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