grimmer

Example Sentences

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In earlier decades, a grimmer economic mood usually meant lower inflation-adjusted spending, while shopping picked up when consumers reported more optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Hopefully the people who come to us for the light, fun, enjoyable take on Westeros will stick with us through some of the harder, trickier, grimmer moments.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 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

Other stories are grimmer: In late 1941, just after Pearl Harbor, the Japanese American Citizens League held an “Americanism Rally” at Washington Hall.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

The square line of his jaw seemed a little sterner and grimmer.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie