macabre

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Maybe this duo hasn’t monetized their show quite yet, and if that’s the case, perhaps they could choose a time other than the witching hour to record their macabre podcast?

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Their surging popularity has sparked waves of concern over allegations of insider trading—and how speculators have hit it big on macabre wagers over war, death and crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

And not to sound macabre, but it also sets up a “waiting game” for the widow or widower to die.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

The details of the case are sensationally macabre and rich with intrigue.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

No one ever ascertained what pleasure they derived from this macabre game.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith