grimness

Example Sentences

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There’s a particular grimness to this deal happening at this moment, and with this A.I. giant.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

For all the grimness of this scene, that reaction plays like a hilarious punchline.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2024

That this wasn’t just another episode of television for Barclay was made even more apparent by the grimness of the final moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2023

This grimness is unlikely to be addressed or resolved soon, further straining living conditions and security for the 220-million population.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

He was a powerful, dark-faced man, and now that she could see him in daylight Lyra saw a sad grimness in his expression.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman