Americans continue to face grim economic prospects, an unemployed or underemployed future, and a shrinking middle class.

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An interim technocratic government might be appointed, or Italy might even face the grim prospect of another general election.

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His face was grim and fixed as tribal sheikhs swirled around him.

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The BBC's Anbarasan Ethirajan who was in the packed, heavily guarded court room, says Mullah's face appeared grim as he listened attentively to the verdict for nearly an hour and a half.

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Those losing their jobs face a grim future.

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On the stump, Sonia is stilted and wooden, her face hard and grim.

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In the face of these grim statistics, OPEC decided last month to pump 1.5m fewer barrels a day (about 2% of global consumption), starting from November 1st.

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Ali came into the office recently with a grim expression on his face.

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Ford Motor on Friday provided a grim outlook for the next couple of years as it unveiled details of an accelerated turnaround strategy in the face of tough global competition and shifting consumer tastes.

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