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grisly

[griz-lee] / ˈgrɪz li /


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It wouldn’t be fair to divulge its details to those who are unfamiliar with the grisly tale, because it provides “Kenrex” with a dramatically, not to mention emotionally, satisfying conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The Hope Hull, Ala., native can also talk about her deer hunting adventures in grisly detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

This year, I squabbled more about this mean and grisly pandemic satire than any other movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn't enough - the grisly battle, the hair-on-fire panic, the abysmal lack of anything resembling coherence or even competence - there was the disgrace of the post-match.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

I had to look at Nigel to see whether he was making a grisly joke.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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