parlous
Example Sentences
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A total electricity breakdown on Monday underscored the parlous state of the economy.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
You can make a good argument that this news is bearish for bonds, because it surely raises further questions about parlous finances of the U.S. government.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
At a parlous 51-3 England were vulnerable, but Bethell and Brook initially appeared assured only for things to unravel via a duff pull shot and slash to backward point on 18 and 34 respectively.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025
Conviction is also driving investors, particularly wealthy Europeans who see huge stakes in the continent’s parlous security situation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
After all Cousin Artemisia was not in such a parlous state.
From The American Country Girl by Crow, Martha Foote
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
