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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a glum" is not correct in standard written English.
The word "glum" is typically used as an adjective, and it does not require an article like "a" before it.
Example: "He looked glum after hearing the bad news."
Alternatives: "a gloomy expression" or "a downcast demeanor."
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But "Shame" is a glum ordeal.
So was Hollywood in a glum mood?
The parade was a glum sight.
There was no criticism, just a glum goodbye.
This time the object had a glum cartoon touch.
It was a glum start to the summer holidays.
The administration is taking a glum view of it.
But, she said, "Lately he had a glum look".
It was always a glum call of duty.
He seems a glum drunkard, mired in unexplained self-pity.
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Closer by, a glum-looking couple sat, and chewed, in silence.
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