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gruesome

[groo-suhm] / ˈgru səm /


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Meanwhile, US Democrats have introduced legislation to tackle both what they see as insider trading issues and gruesome markets on these websites.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It’s also getting more gruesome, and therefore less fun.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Their favorite move is a gasp-laugh, as when they flash a gruesome image on screen that’s so disgusting you can’t help but giggle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

But there were no crashes on a course that has a track record for some gruesome wipeouts and evacuation by helicopter, a boost ahead of the February 6-22 Milan-Cortina Olympics.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

I had hoped they would send me to a ward with some really gruesome cases, who would see through my numb, dumb face to how I meant well, and be grateful.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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