Sentence examples for is often grim from inspiring English sources

But the heroic reality, based on a myth to begin with, is often grim.

Mishima's dark vision of ancient and modern Japan is often grim and always gripping.

Though the plot is often grim, the film is anything but.

And while the news in this book is often grim, the writing is relaxed and vital, as if liberated by its American models.

In a megalopolis where politics is often grim and wearing, Ms. Robles gives the impression that she is having the time of her life.

Their postings are at tough Los Angeles schools, where the students' problems are often grim and resolutions not readily forthcoming.

Snowstorms are often grim news for any store not selling groceries, but retail experts said the weekend storms, while poorly timed, were not catastrophic to businesses.

While not all public housing is impoverished and neglected, the housing projects and estates shown in films are often grim and foreboding places where only the strongest survive.

He praises Calvinist success in building a Christian community without giving due weight to his own findings: these "communities" were often grim theocracies that victimized "sinners".

"Ausdruckstanz" means "expressive dance," and the matters expressed are often grim — which brings us to Jooss's masterpiece, "The Green Table" (1932), being revived by American Ballet Theatre during its fall season (Oct . 21-Nov. 21-Nov. 1Koch Theatre).

Contemporary representations of Turkey are often grim and politically charged, or superficial and angled towards a tourist audience.