gloom and doom
Example Sentences
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That means a whole generation came of age in an era of gloom and doom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
“I mean, it wasn’t gloom and doom, he wasn’t talking about himself, he wasn’t talking about his health, he was reflecting and sharing his faith. Spirits were high. It was amazing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024
This year’s festival opened Tuesday under gray skies, as if nature itself were mirroring all the gloom and doom.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2024
Notably, the largest gains occurred after participants read facts about the negative impacts of climate change -- a "gloom and doom" style of messaging.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2024
It doesn’t surprise me that she’s not watching the news, which always emphasizes the gloom and doom.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
