grim
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Consumers’ grim mood spanned people from both political parties and reflected concerns about high living costs and the prospect of more inflation ahead, the survey’s director Joanne Hsu, said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
But enthusiasm for some of the predicted nominees isn’t at its zenith: “Despite grim reviews for its latest season, ‘Euphoria’ will still eke out a nomination because Zendaya can do no wrong,” grouses Kristen Baldwin.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
April data were grim: Energy prices drove inflation to 3.8%; producer prices came in at 6%, the most in four years.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
He wasn’t a man to sit idly in death’s anteroom, awaiting the grim reaper.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Whatever it said inside, a grim look of satisfaction came across her face.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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