Usage patterns
〈事〉に陰りが見えるsigns of decline/gloom become visible in something
Signs of decline are appearing in the company's performance.
〈事〉に陰りが差すa shadow of gloom falls over something
A shadow of gloom crossed his expression.
〈事〉が陰りを帯びるsomething takes on a shadow of decline
The economy has begun to show signs of decline.
