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badly

[bad-lee] / ˈbæd li /




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In the Castle Vale area of Birmingham, homes on the street were badly damaged in a fire, causing part of a roof on one building to collapse.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

It’s also planning a second Jeep EV, despite its first one flopping badly.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Greece is badly hit by wildfires every year.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

“What’s happening in these markets that sellers want out badly enough to take a loss now rather than wait?”

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

She badly needs a new facial cleanser and most likely braces, but she looks normal enough.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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