gruesome
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Mr. Harris grew up in a small town in Mississippi, in a milieu rich with gruesome stories.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Meanwhile, US Democrats have introduced legislation to tackle both what they see as insider trading issues and gruesome markets on these websites.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
DC Studios released its first trailer for “Clayface” on Wednesday, giving audiences a glimpse of the gruesome origins of the shape-shifting Batman villain.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
It’s also getting more gruesome, and therefore less fun.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
The more I spoke about my experiences to Esther, the more I began to cringe at the gruesome details, even though I didn’t let her know that.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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