glumly

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The axles use open differentials and brake-based torque vectoring to articulate power left or right—an ability that could make the difference between getting to the ski resort or glumly waiting for a tow truck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

But when she’s not signing books for her faithful readers, Carol glumly disparages her jackpot premise as if it’s a badly written “Star Trek” episode.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

“It feels like Thanksgiving has kind of disappeared as a holiday,” she said glumly.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

"I suppose it's a glumly poetic interpretation of Britain today," he wrote.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

Then, a bit glumly, he added, “But there’s always something. I wonder what next?”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham