leaden

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Perhaps an exhibition could explore Jewish artists wrestling with their traditions, but here these objects land like leaden agitprop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Bruce Springsteen, “Streets of Philadelphia Sessions” From the Boss’ “Tracks II” trove of lost albums, a more vivid depiction of Bummed-Out Bruce than director Scott Cooper’s leaden “Deliver Me From Nowhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Under leaden skies in St John's Wood, South Africa exploited favourable bowling conditions after Bavuma had won the toss.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

Why not spend it making a cozy home, tending a little garden, shutting out the leaden horrors outside?

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2024

On the sixth session, Aibileen says, “I went to work for Miss Leefolt in I960. When Mae Mobley two weeks old,” and I feel I’ve passed through a leaden gate of confidence.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett