grimly

Example Sentences

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The home side were grimly hanging on for half-time, but Gourgeus shrugged off a weak tackle from Josh McKay to go over for his second and Toulouse's third.

From BBC

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

These tasks she did grimly, in keeping with her unfortunate circumstances.

From Literature

But Lord Fredrick showed no interest whatsoever in the conversation and concentrated grimly on his food.

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times