grimly

Example Sentences

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Holding a pen like a gun grimly acknowledges Irish history, opposition to British rule as well as the sectarian Troubles between Protestants and Catholics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“It’s just a hole in the ground,” he says grimly.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

By 1929 Vincent Sheean, an American journalist, was describing Jerusalem in a way that is grimly familiar to reporters there almost a century later.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

“The Pairings Menu has left the building,” one Reddit user grimly posted.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2024

Jeremy smiled grimly, and helped with the preparations.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville