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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a gruesome cold" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward.
It could be used to describe an extremely severe or unpleasant cold, but it is not a standard expression.
Example: "After spending the night in the rain, I caught a gruesome cold that left me shivering and miserable."
Alternatives: "a terrible cold" or "a severe cold".
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Now they are here, in what passes for the Deep South during a gruesome cold snap, about to settle a championship, both of them more bland than their exotic personal wanderings would suggest.
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