dismal

Example Sentences

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That, more than anything, was what was on dismal display Wednesday night.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The debate around England's dismal Ashes defeat continued on Monday when it was confirmed coach Brendon McCullum, director of cricket Rob Key and Test captain Ben Stokes were to remain in their posts.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

U.S. equity futures were pointing toward another dismal open — and then things abruptly turned around.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Other models that look at buying stocks near their 52-week lows have similarly dismal results to what Hübbert observed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“But I have not always had them. I know what I speak of, boy, and though you may think me a dismal old crow, you’ll do well to heed my cawing.”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw