badly

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Some believe that when MBS became de facto ruler of the Kingdom in 2017, he inherited a system that badly needed overhauling.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Those steps could be vital to an agreement delivering the kind of economic benefits for Tehran its stalled economy badly needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Foden's form has suffered just as badly as Palmer's - though over a longer period.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Meanwhile, hundreds of Iranian drones and missiles have badly damaged Kuwait’s oil infrastructure, hurt U.S. military bases and sent American diplomats and thousands of troops stationed in the country packing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Her hands were sweating so badly that she was worried her poem would suffer water damage.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith