gloom and doom
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But let’s not be all gloom and doom.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
And as someone who’s grappled with bouts of depression, I’d found that challenging myself physically keeps thoughts of gloom and doom at bay—the more joy I feel about life the less I think about dying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
It’s almost comical how quickly the shroud of gloom and doom that had plagued me since dropping out of school lifted once I was able to watch “Kathie Lee & Hoda” regularly.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2025
“I mean, it wasn’t gloom and doom, he wasn’t talking about himself, he wasn’t talking about his health, he was reflecting and sharing his faith. Spirits were high. It was amazing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024
My letters home were lame, but they did not add to the general gloom and doom around the house.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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