doom

Example Sentences

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No, the picture is not entirely doom and gloom — the push for renewable energy is breaking all kinds of records, too, reaching roughly 50% of global energy capacity last year.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

What died was the market for doom scenarios.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

She’s taken, perversely, with John the Baptist, imprisoned in a cistern and prophesying doom for the decadent, Godless heathens, Salome in particular.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It is not all doom and gloom for Italy, though.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The stairs creak and groan on the other side of the wall—though Freddie stays mum—and I imagine the two pairs of massive feet tromping up to lead me to my doom.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone