gruesome

Example Sentences

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The film is partially based in reality; the Hayes character is inspired by Martin Donnelly, whose promising career was cut short in 1990 by a gruesome crash.

From Los Angeles Times

Glenn’s gruesome murder sparked viewer outrage but things worked out great for Yeun, who has since appeared in acclaimed films like “Minari,” which brought him an Academy Award nomination for best actor, and “Burning.”

From New York Times

This gruesome event, one of the worst immigration-related tragedies in the history of modern Mexico, did not happen in a void.

From Washington Post

But the gruesome reality of what an AR-15 can wreak poses an argument in itself: There is no excuse for the widespread availability of these weapons of war.

From Washington Post

Crime scene photos are considered too gruesome to publish and often kept confidential.

From Washington Post