dismal
Example Sentences
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This is the dismal tableau today in Venezuela’s Maracaibo Basin, which, for much of the last century, was one of the globe’s leading sources of petroleum.
From Los Angeles Times
This marks a significant change in our weather, after weeks of record-breaking damp and dismal weather caused by a "blocked" weather pattern, external.
From BBC
Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham after just under eight months in charge following their dismal 2-1 defeat at home against Newcastle on Tuesday.
From BBC
The dismal weather of late appears to have made the problem worse, with one garage owner telling BBC News NI he's dealing with 10 cars a day damaged by potholes.
From BBC
Despite the recent rally, neither stock has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years—a dismal stretch for real estate across the board.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
