grim reality
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Capitol, which plunges us into the grim reality of the Civil War battlefield.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
It’s been a grim reality since 9/11, and that spiked again after Oct.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2025
Critics say the facility’s name fits its grim reality.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2025
The grim reality, though, points to an industry in a painful state of flux, mirroring the digital transition that overwhelmed the newspaper industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2024
It’s difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
