bleaker
Example Sentences
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For young Americans, though, the job landscape was much bleaker.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Last month, the multilateral lender's World Economic Outlook predicted global growth would drop to 3.1 percent in 2026 in its "reference" scenario, but warned of a bleaker outlook if the war were to drag on.
From Barron's ● May 14, 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
That same day, however, he wrote John a private and far bleaker letter.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
