mournful
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January’s spending data told a mournful story: Americans are spending more on healthcare and housing, and pulling back on clothing, cars, and just about everything else.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Chloe Chiasson channels her ties to queer culture and the American West with a portrait—oversize ears frame a Stetson-hatted cowgirl with a mournful expression.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
"Oh Dipu, where is my Dipu?" she cries, collapsing into a mournful lament.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
I didn’t know just how mournful to be, though, as the festival marched along, it became clear there was a space for nostalgic reflections.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026
According to Isabelle, the music of Chopin was too mournful, and the janitor needed to stop playing it because the world was mournful enough on its own.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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