grisly
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It wouldn’t be fair to divulge its details to those who are unfamiliar with the grisly tale, because it provides “Kenrex” with a dramatically, not to mention emotionally, satisfying conclusion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
It’s not as grisly, but it’s equally cruel.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
The grisly truth for the prime minister is that many of his colleagues believe he's not very good at his job.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
I’d traveled to Edinburgh with a dark purpose: to uncover the grisly stories and Gothic artifacts that helped inspire Mary Shelley to write one of the world’s most enduring horror tales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Indeed, an accident was to blame for his grisly appearance, but he would not be discussing the details of his undeath with a badger, of all things.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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