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It also explains why traditional approaches to misinformation have failed so badly.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The company badly needs it to work, but its chances don’t look great.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Back in 416 B.C., the refusal to submit to Athens, the superpower of antiquity, ended badly for the islanders of Melos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He should have been caught on eight by Conway at point, then was badly dropped by Ravindra at deep square leg on 45.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

She wanted so badly to loosen her hair then and there, but there were too many people.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny