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gruesome

[groo-suhm] / ˈgru səm /


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Now that we have been exposed to the true, gruesome history of America, our view of the country has changed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

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

From BBC • Jan. 29, 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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