dreary

Example Sentences

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After Harvard Law and a dreary turn as a tax attorney, he joined the rough-and-tumble New York commodities firm J. Aron.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

As our thoughts turn to the hope of spring following a grey and dreary start to the year, fashion is always one step ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

"I think a lot of American horror comics are quite dreary in terms of their aesthetic," Walsh said.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

On a serious note, this column promised news of progress amid D.C.’s dreary winter of disappointing local governance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Under the lifting skirts of the dreary canopy dim light leaked into Mordor like pale morning through the grimed window of a prison.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien