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badly

[bad-lee] / ˈbæd li /




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"But they just sit back and only wait for the support we so badly need to come from other countries."

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The second quarter of 2026 is ending very badly for so-called quants, those who rely on mathematical models to drive their investing decisions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

What about the balance of the XI, knocked so badly out of kilter when Stokes missed the second Test at The Oval?

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Airlines know how badly we want better in-flight Wi-Fi, so they keep trotting out incremental updates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The sofa is torn and the lamps badly need dusting, but there’s a familiar warmth, too.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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