grimmer

Example Sentences

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That’s a turnaround from their much grimmer forecasts last fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

But as bad as the disruptions and damage to public schools will be, Mahmoud will be infamous for grimmer reasons.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

Where loyalty and familiar affection fueled Joel and Ellie’s journey West in the first season, the second season twists those catalysts into something grimmer and less predictable.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025

The numbers are even grimmer for low-income students and students of color: Only 23% of low-income children, 27% of Black children and 32% of Hispanic children were reading at grade level.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024

This camp appeared far grimmer than the one we had left.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom