bad deal

Example Sentences

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Economist Andrew Zimbalist studies the impact of international sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics on host cities, and on the whole it’s a bad deal economically, he says.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Unfortunately for Scotland fans, they have got a bad deal when it comes to the hotels.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

He had done the same with Mr. Obama, and perhaps he thought Mr. Trump would also settle for a bad deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

While it was a bad deal for his dad, Ansari learned the thrill of making money.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

“Not a bad deal on a hot day like this,” he said.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm