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
The Wall Street veteran also sees a more upbeat near-term picture, with gold shaking off the gloom it has gathered since the Iran war, and rallying once that conflict officially ends.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 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
Like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has arrived to dispel the gloom of a weary world.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
As her eyes adjusted to the gloom, she saw that her mittenless fingers were white and hard.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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"Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou
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