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gruesome

[groo-suhm] / ˈgru səm /


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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

Teng worries that she will have to pixelate the gruesome scene to protect the dignity of the children.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The living room walls were decorated with a bunch of gruesome hunting trophies—stuffed deer and dragon heads, a gun case, a sword display, and a bow with a quiver.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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