The phrase "a dark shadow of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that represents a negative or ominous aspect of a situation, person, or thing.
Example: "The once vibrant community now exists as a dark shadow of its former self, struggling to regain its lost vitality."
Alternatives: "a haunting reminder of" or "a grim reflection of".
Its incompletion felt like a dark shadow of failure.
"Grave scandal is caused," the letter said, "with the result that a dark shadow of suspicion is cast over all the other fine priests who perform their ministry with honesty and integrity and often with heroic self-sacrifice".
Grave scandal is caused, with the result that a dark shadow of suspicion is cast over all the other fine priests who perform their ministry with honesty and integrity and often with heroic self-sacrifice.
Figure 1: Evidence of dust devils: exhibits a and b. a, In this picture, taken on 10 April 2001, the Sun is illuminating the surface of Mars from the left, so creating a dark shadow of the wispy dust devil which can be seen in the centre of the image.
Pope John Paul II, in a letter released today, weighed in for the first time on recent pedophile scandals in his church, saying "a dark shadow of suspicion" had been cast over all priests by "some of our brothers who have betrayed the grace of ordination" and succumbed to evil.
But the biggest reason is undoubtedly the large influx of Muslim migrants from north Africa and Asia into Europe that, in the eyes of many Europeans, has cast a dark shadow of doubt and fear over the idea of a predominantly Muslim country joining the union.
Furthermore, a series of lopsided votes from the agency's outside advisory committees to turn down otherwise promising new drugs leaves the overwhelming impression that the criticism has cast a darker shadow of caution over these outside advisors.
Callous founders, allegations of violence, and an HR scandal at SV Angel's investment Github have cast a dark shadow on Silicon Valley as of late.
Every now and then, however, a news report cast a dark shadow on the behaviour of some American soldiers.
The Trump administration's recent decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has cast a dark shadow on the futures of young undocumented immigrants, or "Dreamers," in the United States.
The Trump administration's recent decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has cast a dark shadow on the futures of young undocumented immigrants, or "Dreamers," in the United States.
