gloom
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As athletic director at USC, Cohen understands the reasons for their doom and gloom.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Potentially adding to the gloom was a Friday report on Bloomberg, which, citing sources, said that SpaceX is targeting a valuation of $1.8 trillion, down from $2 trillion.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Two decades of gloom all but wiped out the gauzy memories of the gutty mid-90s teams and the Nixon-era titles with Clyde, Pearl, DeBusschere and Willis Reed hobbling out from the tunnel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Despite beating earnings, Lowe’s shares have fallen this year amid broader gloom in the home-improvement sector.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Towering black trees soared into the gloom, perfectly round and bare of branches, like monstrous hair follicles.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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