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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

Now that we have been exposed to the true, gruesome history of America, our view of the country has changed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

Maybe I was transforming into some gruesome, slithering stage of weird.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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