bleak

Example Sentences

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“It is really bleak and desperate,” said Ted Henken, author of books on Cuba and a professor at New York’s Baruch College who regularly travels to the island.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Arsenal themselves have a much bleaker record as they've been top at Christmas four times before but have never gone on to lift the trophy.

From BBC

However, he is confident Ferguson's bleak assessment will not become reality.

From BBC

Since becoming president, Lee has put a clear focus on the country's youth, many of whom face intense competition and bleak economic prospects.

From BBC

In the coming months, I’m keeping my eye on whether the rest of the labor market data start to look similarly bleak.

From MarketWatch