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gloom and doom



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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

It’s almost comical how quickly the shroud of gloom and doom that had plagued me since dropping out of school lifted once I was able to watch “Kathie Lee & Hoda” regularly.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

“I was braced for gloom and doom, and I found myself riveted and inspired by how these people were existing in that environment and, despite it all, finding happiness, finding love, finding meaning,” Loftin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 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

My letters home were lame, but they did not add to the general gloom and doom around the house.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos