The dark ball left a lasting impression.

Meaning: This sentence describes a dark ball that people remembered for a long time.

Choice of Words: Lasting means continuing for a long time. Impression means the effect that something has on someone's mind. The sentence means the dark ball had an effect on the minds of the people who saw it that continued for a long time.

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The gloomy orb bestowed an enduring mark.

Meaning: This means that the dark ball made a big impact on someone or something. It's like saying, The dark ball gave something that will not be forgotten.

Choice of Words: Gloomy means dark and sad. Orb is a round object, like a ball. Bestowed means to give something to someone. Enduring means something that will last for a long time. Mark means a sign or a symbol. When you put them together, "The gloomy orb bestowed an enduring mark" means that the dark ball gave something that will be remembered for a long time.

The somber sphere left an indelible imprint.

Meaning: This means that the dark ball made a big impact on someone or something. It's like saying, The dark ball made a mark that will not be forgotten.

Choice of Words: Somber means dark and serious. Sphere is a round object, like a ball. Left means to put something down or to move away from something. Indelible means something that cannot be removed or forgotten. Imprint means a mark or a trace. When you put them together, "The somber sphere left an indelible imprint" means that the dark ball made a mark that will not be forgotten.

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