bad thing

Example Sentences

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If Micron’s new valuation still suggests some caution, that might not be a bad thing.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"He's a very good player, he's scored goals in Premier League and he's gone to Saudi. Scoring goals is never a bad thing, it's not a bad habit to have," Rooney added.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it can sometimes lead to being more restrictive than the law or a workplace policy actually requires.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Thick skin is overrated, and impostor syndrome isn’t always a bad thing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Here’s the bad thing about being a snake in the spring: sometimes you find what you think is the best place in the world to sunbathe.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan