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bleak

[bleek] / blik /




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In a frequently bleak narrative, that belief at least is comforting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Another prominent poll of American attitudes, the consumer-confidence index, is not nearly as bleak.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The creator of hit BBC whodunnit Death Valley has said crime shows do not have to be "unremittingly bleak", as the drama returns for a second season.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“The Beast in Me” “Recent trends suggest this race might come down to voters’ appetites for bleak British miniseries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He had visited the bleak housing projects and seen how people there were fighting each day for survival.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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