dismal
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It also paved the way for the exit of manager Graham Taylor, whose verdict on his team’s dismal performance was captured by a documentary film crew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
However, the movie, which was released on Friday, has been described in reviews as "flat", "dull" and "dismal".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“I don’t believe that,” said U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino, who said he wasn’t aware of his team’s dismal record against European teams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
In the same way a dismal class performance on a business school exam will still yield some A’s, curves also apply in the stock market when a company’s results aren’t necessarily jumping off the page.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
It felt more like I’d chosen a comfortable position for waiting—waiting for the next insane or dismal or completely unfair thing coming my way.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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