bleak

Example Sentences

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Where some see a black comedy, others see horror and/or a bleak exploration of the pressures of motherhood — an increasingly popular subgenre referred to by some as “mum noir.”

From Los Angeles Times

The report painted a bleak picture in which Al inspires a race to the bottom in knowledge-based work, which would trigger a wave of unemployment.

From Barron's

Its elation masks the song’s bleak narrative: “Three a.m. it’s me again, wouldn’t you know / Things would have to end this way.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But the prospect of playing in the Championship for the first time since 1977-78 remains a bleak possibility after just two wins in their last 18 league matches.

From Barron's

Tudor has been plunged into a relegation battle, with Tottenham just four points above the bottom three as they face the bleak possibility of a first season outside the top tier since 1977-78.

From Barron's