grim
Example Sentences
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Some grim corporate forecasts are part of the picture.
From Barron's
As helicopters circled overhead, sirens descended on her suburb, and people ran screaming down her street on 14 December, Mary felt a grim sense of deja vu.
From BBC
Despite the grim subject matter, the show also offers a glimpse of hope that such awareness arrives in time for someone to show that those despairing are not alone.–
From Salon
Not until three spirits haunt Scrooge one night and show him his wasted youth, empty present and grim future does he understand the value of love, hope and charity.
On the pitch and off Wednesday was a grim day for the club.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
