bleak

Example Sentences

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The commentariat’s bleak verdict depends on lazy readings of recent history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

These are some of the places around Los Angeles that still keep his inner comics-nerd satiated and musical curiosity fed — no matter what bleak news is blowing up his phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Separated from the Premier League's relegation zone only on goal difference and on their fourth manager of the season, things have been fairly bleak at the City Ground.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

She started off strong, rich and nuanced in Dejanira’s bleak lament about her husband’s long absence and her beatific vision of their future together after death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The bleak area shown here was the largest playground in the Black Belt.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield