grimly

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The home side were grimly hanging on for half-time, but Gourgeus shrugged off a weak tackle from Josh McKay to go over for his second and Toulouse's third.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Holding a pen like a gun grimly acknowledges Irish history, opposition to British rule as well as the sectarian Troubles between Protestants and Catholics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

All three films offer a grimly transporting experience to a distant time and place, with an emotional and social immediacy that resonates deeply in the present.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

“The Pairings Menu has left the building,” one Reddit user grimly posted.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2024

Taran stared grimly at the choppy waters for a moment, then turned away.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander