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bad news

NOUN
trouble
Synonyms
WEAK
bind bother concern danger deep trouble difficulty dilemma dire straits disappointment distress grief headache hindrance hot water inconvenience mess misfortune nuisance pain predicament problem struggle torment woe

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Good news for the consumer doesn’t necessarily mean bad news for investors, though.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The central bank might even raise borrowing costs in 2026, which would be bad news for businesses, potential home buyers and other consumers seeking loans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

That’s bad news for the majority of wildlife on the island that relies on native habitat, like woody shrubs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

That may not be all bad news for smaller incumbents like AST, Viasat and Iridium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

People were scared to bring Stalin bad news, and he was sure he couldn’t be tricked.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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