doom and gloom
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Even with the intrinsically high costs, it’s not all doom and gloom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
It might not be all doom and gloom for the retail sector.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
He's far from alone and is part of a rising cohort of "kidults" - consumers over the age of 12, who are trying to counter the "doom and gloom" of adult life, an expert said.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 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
But once again the doom and gloom was mostly pro forma.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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