disastrous
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Healey is the sixth government minister to resign since Labour's disastrous showing in last month's elections.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
His novel “The Damned Utd,” based on Brian Clough’s disastrous 44 days managing Leeds United in 1974, captures the texture of an English provincial city of the era, all shabby hotels, beer and highways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
While holding 22% of your assets in cash seems like a lot, it’s far from disastrous.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
LeBron James and Austin Reaves gave great efforts and had good games, but James missed a few too many shots and Reaves had a disastrous eight turnovers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Given the disastrous events of April 1865, Mudd assumed that the Union victory had changed the actor’s plans and the scheme to kidnap the president had been abandoned.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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