bad deal

Example Sentences

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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

It'd be a more complete experience, he says, and not a bad deal.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

Milissa Marona, another Altadena Town Council member, said she partially agrees with Cipolla — and with Greene, who pointed out that Altadena may be getting a bad deal as it remains unincorporated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

Smith said the Methuen Treaty in 1703, which essentially codified the exchange between England and Portugal, was a bad deal, because Portuguese wine was less good and probably more expensive than French wine.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2025

Keeping Sophia forever doesn’t sound like such a bad deal, but right now I’m just aiming for enough to get another couple of dates.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz