bad patch

Example Sentences

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They will have a bad patch and last year it was too many draws, but I don't think that's going to happen this year.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

The team has hit a bad patch of form — winless in six games — but has a strong track record in recent major tournaments.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022

That’s something to live up to, especially after our own national bad patch.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2021

Seriously, it made me feel human, even though I was going through a bad patch.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2017

"Weel," said Tam, "I did until the morn, then I struck a verra bad patch."

From Tam o' the Scoots by Wallace, Edgar