doom and gloom
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It might not be all doom and gloom for the retail sector.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
But the study’s results weren’t all doom and gloom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
The lead up to the World Cup was no different, but the doom and gloom went away once the action began.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
There was some early doom and gloom for the Brits, and for a moment it felt like we wouldn't have any home singles players left at all.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
I could’ve sworn they were all about it back at the three tunnels of doom and gloom.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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