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doom

[doom] / dum /


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From concerns that the rise of artificial intelligence would doom traditional software technology, a decisive sentiment shift is under way.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"We don't want to put doom and gloom on everything because we are a very innovative industry," she said.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A few weeks after Gatto took over vocals, they knocked out four songs, highlighted by the aggressive doom of “Time to Burn” and the blasting guitars that echo Gatto’s melodic angst on “Hot Pursuit.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The turtle agrees to carry the scorpion across the river after being reassured that he will not sting him, since doing so would doom them both.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

It was his fault that his daughter was being led to her doom.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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