grim reality

It should not have to be part of a woman’s routine, but this is the grim reality – especially at this time of year.

The grim reality, though, points to an industry in a painful state of flux, mirroring the digital transition that overwhelmed the newspaper industry.

There’s no escaping the fact the simulated emergency care being given under shade of spruces could be carried out in grim reality in the coming weeks and months.

The grim reality for Palestinians on the ground is unlikely to change.

As he came to, the grim reality set in.