gloom
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As athletic director at USC, Cohen understands the reasons for their doom and gloom.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Potentially adding to the gloom was a Friday report on Bloomberg, which, citing sources, said that SpaceX is targeting a valuation of $1.8 trillion, down from $2 trillion.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Despite beating earnings, Lowe’s shares have fallen this year amid broader gloom in the home-improvement sector.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Peering through the gloom of the Fir Park floodlights with one camera angle, it is difficult to understand how Dallas could be so sure.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Mr. Wickham’s society was of material service in dispelling the gloom which the late perverse occurrences had thrown on many of the Longbourn family.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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