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badly

[bad-lee] / ˈbæd li /




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The 27-year-old had to be carried off the beach after suffering badly blistered feet and needed weeks of treatment.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Elena Cohen’s search for a new San Francisco apartment is going so badly that she’s advertising a $200 reward to anyone who can find her a place to rent.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

After Warsh’s second press conference as Fed chief Wednesday, stocks tanked and bonds also reacted badly.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

He also announced his intention to allow Ukraine to produce anti-aircraft Patriot missiles, which are badly needed to face down Russian attacks.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

And it wasn’t like he really thought badly of her, not anymore.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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