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gruesome

[groo-suhm] / ˈgru səm /


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The United States rarely executes women, no matter how gruesome their crimes.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

Khumalo said his family was grappling with the loss, which had taken "two generations from them" in one gruesome incident.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

“Event Horizon” demonstrates a major theme in Neill’s most gruesome creature feature performances: the slow, onscreen transition from good to evil.

From Salon Jul. 17, 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

“Whoops! I know I should not say Ashton Place is wretched, for that is disrespectful to Fredrick, not to mention his poor ancestors, all of whom died such gruesome deaths—but you know what I mean.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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