grim

Example Sentences

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His usually smiling face was grim as he stared Bronden down.

From Literature

The earl of Arundel’s tomb expresses the grim realities beneath the era’s facade of chivalry: Above, he is depicted resplendent in full armor; below, as a gaunt cadaver.

From The Wall Street Journal

County public health officials painted a grim picture of what life looks like for the poorest and sickest residents if new money doesn’t flow into the system.

From Los Angeles Times

Townsend is now playing a miserable game of catch-up, a grim pursuit of a few wins to take the dirty look off their campaign.

From BBC

And things are even more grim 12 months on.

From BBC