bummer
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“It’s a bummer because the photos were so unique and it was really cool to see them go viral,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Pondering the potential heat death of humanity is a bummer of a way to start the week, I know.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
That’s a bummer for the engineers developing humanoids with miraculous applications, like autonomous disaster-response bots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“It’s a bummer because he has made a lot of strides,” Roberts said before the Dodgers’ 7-6 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday, which extended the Dodgers’ season-high losing streak to six games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
I understand and respect the rules, but for our team, it was still kind of a bummer.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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