brooding
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But I can add some levity to the brooding atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
His strong voice and dark brooding looks led to a public obsession that became known as Bruelmania.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Parkkonen, who appears on stage as enigmatic and brooding while lamenting his unanswered love next to a flaming confessional, hoped the song will serve as "a helping hand".
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
"Modern birds aren't 'better' at hatching eggs. Instead, birds living today and oviraptors have a very different way of incubation or, more specifically, brooding," Yang pointed out.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
“Girls love that stuff. Sensitive, brooding types are in now.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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