bleaker

Example Sentences

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For oil-starved Asian economies, shutting off an estimated one million barrels of Iranian oil a day makes things even bleaker than they already were.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The mixed jobs picture reflects surging demand for people in healthcare and social services but a bleaker environment for government employees, factory workers and cubicle dwellers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

However, Arsenal themselves have a much bleaker record as they've been top at Christmas four times before but have never gone on to lift the trophy.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Thirty-odd years later, the cycle is repeating, with even bleaker results.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2025

That same day, however, he wrote John a private and far bleaker letter.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson