Bossan's exhibition showcases the work of young photographers who are able to distill the essential aspects of life and portray a positive outlook, despite bleak circumstances.

Reacting to the bleak circumstances, fans stayed away in droves.

The album explores themes of humanity versus technology and optimism in spite of bleak circumstance through the blending of electronic and Gospel music.

Nansouty's final campaign took place in 1814 on French soil, under bleak circumstances for the French, who saw huge Coalition armies invade France at the beginning of that year.

This is not the first time Dr. Catacosinos has prevailed under bleak circumstances, to the bafflement of admirers and critics alike.

In "Wonderland," Ms. McKee plays a cafe worker whose nascent compassion breaks through the bleak circumstances of what seems a loveless life.

He had mustered more self-assurance than he would have thought possible under the bleak circumstances.

Asked whether he thought his credibility had been hurt, the mayor defended his approach, saying the city faced extremely bleak and unpredictable economic circumstances.

"Thank you for coming to my defense, Katerina, in these bleak circumstances," Rustaveli said.

For Mrs. Garcia, the assistance that the campaign provides has offered hope in the face of bleak circumstances.