1.   Add transportation, and the picture darkens considerably.

2.   He promised to restore confidence in the economy but has only seen the picture darken.

3.   In the hands of certain immigrant painters, though, the picture darkens.

4.   Since then, the picture has darkened.

5.   The picture could darken, however, if the PP were to secure a less-than-convincing majority, throwing doubt on its economic good intentions.

6.   Yet other reports have suggested that the economic picture may darken in months ahead.