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gruesome

[groo-suhm] / ˈgru səm /


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He said that informing the family of the gruesome details was the most difficult thing he’s done in his 37-year law career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It’s also getting more gruesome, and therefore less fun.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

There are also concerns about the gruesome foot blisters that hampered Djokovic.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

The only thing even more surprising is the status of Jayson Tatum, the superstar making $54 million this year whose gruesome injury was supposed to derail the season before it started.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

I’d turn from gruesome Gilly into gorgeous, gracious, good, glorious Galadriel.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson




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