‘Apparently is was glorious sunshine over there but still misty and mirky over here.’
‘The only light, in fact, was given through windows, knotholes, and slits in the walls, and missing shingles, (under significant patches of which, pails half-filled with mirky rainwater were positioned, vigilant).’
‘Despite mirky conditions prevailing here the second-leg of the 56th Bradby Shield rugby match between Trinity and Royal produced exciting 60 minutes of superb rugby to the avid fans, yesterday.’
‘But this was the year when the race nearly came off the rails, as the mirky world of doping in professional cycling was laid bare for all to see.’
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