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misery

[miz-uh-ree] / ˈmɪz ə ri /




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High school athletes are tough and resilient, and that’s what he showed in his moment of misery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

For the first two months at the Matsapha Correctional Centre, Rom said he and fellow deportees "went through misery" -- allowed outdoors for only 15 minutes a day and given one weekly phone call.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

But I'd argue that focusing too much on the FA Cup right now is pretty likely to get us relegated and bring a whole new level of misery.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Over the years, England's men have experienced plenty of misery in shootouts, losing seven times at major tournaments in that way.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

He came across them as they lay belly down on the ground, pounding their hands and feet against the earth and blaming each other for their misery.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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