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Which character in A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh series is known for having a morose demeanor?

morose

[muh-rohs] / mΙ™Λˆroʊs /


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Critics think there’s more to the story than Americans feeling particularly morose.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

A morose horse, rice cakes, and a Harry Potter villain have become surprise hits in China ahead of the country's Lunar New Year holiday.

From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026

For starters, some chronic oversavers can be anxious and morose.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025

As Tuesday’s deliberations concluded, Combs was seen praying in the courtroom and looking morose, according to the Associated Press.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2025

He tried to shake off the morose shadow that was enveloping him.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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