"It's a very depressing topic," said the English-born Mr. Wood at his diplomatic best.

On Thursday evening, the Shanes were mulling over these depressing topics at the Old Homestead Steak House at 56 Ninth Avenue, near 14th Street.

This conversation seemed mired in depressing topics.

Celia cast around in her mind for a less depressing topic.

No matter how depressing or deviant the topic being discussed he always did so in an exaggeratedly cheerful voice, and with a huge smile plastered on his face.

I still don't buy that space-virus theory," Ben remarked, relieved to switch to a less depressing topic.

I must say you have raised a most depressing topic, and I refuse to discuss what is impossible to begin with.

The album displays a variety of lyrical themes, but is almost entirely focused on dark and depressing topics.

I'm sure we'll be spending all too many nights discussing the entire depressing topic over dinner.

My God, girl, how did we get on this depressing topic?