be bad
Example Sentences
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She says to become good at public speaking you need to be bad at it first.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The head of the BlackRock Investment Institute notes—against the backdrop of stronger economic growth—the rate hike may not be bad news for risk assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
I get why that would be bad for students.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
He added: "There are people that are very anti-grouse shooting. Fair enough, that's your choice. But that's clouding their view about muirburn because they're saying because grouse shooters do it, it must be bad."
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Yellow can be bad news, is all I’m saying.”
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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