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bummer

[buhm-er] / ˈbʌm ər /


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Pondering the potential heat death of humanity is a bummer of a way to start the week, I know.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2026

While that data was more reliable, the $60 upcharge for the upper arm band is a bummer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 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

While owners can turn off the banner ads, doing so eliminates the widget altogether, a bummer for Brian Bosworth, a media-industry engineer who liked the feature.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 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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