grimly

Example Sentences

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The home side were grimly hanging on for half-time, but Gourgeus shrugged off a weak tackle from Josh McKay to go over for his second and Toulouse's third.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Holding a pen like a gun grimly acknowledges Irish history, opposition to British rule as well as the sectarian Troubles between Protestants and Catholics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

From the safety of his brother-in-law’s home in Van Nuys, Hinch grimly used his phone to watch an inferno of swirling sparks sweep through his yard.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

“The Pairings Menu has left the building,” one Reddit user grimly posted.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2024

“That was Principal Brademas,” he replies grimly, leaning on the gas pedal.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman