grimly
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William & Mary used “a thrilling avalanche of forward passes” and “set their teeth grimly to stage a gigantic comeback” in the third quarter, according to a Newport News story at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Instead, she stands up, pops her dislocated shoulder back into its socket and grimly declares to the shocked classmate filming her, “This is Claire Bennet, and that was attempt No. 6.”
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Another insider joked grimly: "It's been a really hard week – stronger words could be used."
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
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
He looked back at Kate, who shook her head grimly.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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