1.   He cried out, suddenly aware he was in total darkness, the smashing of stone joining the cry.

2.   It was late and all the houses in the village were in total darkness.

3.   One ordinary Ecosphere managed to stay alive in a total darkness for six months, contrary to logical expectations.

4.   Play around the centre spot was fast and furious, though the ground was in total darkness everywhere else.

5.   She was working in almost total darkness.

6.   The house is kept in almost total darkness with a special membrane to block out ultra-violet light covering all the windows.

7.   They formed a small aura of light, leaving both ends of the room in total darkness.

8.   They were surprised to find the house in total darkness.

9.   At that instant the museum was plunged into total darkness.