dismal
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Sasaki went into the All-Star break with a dismal 5.33 ERA, raising questions about whether the Dodgers should even keep him in the rotation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Hearts' Scottish Premiership duties start on Saturday evening with a tricky trip to Aberdeen, where they have a dismal record, losing 10 of their past 11 league visits.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It also paved the way for the exit of manager Graham Taylor, whose verdict on his team’s dismal performance was captured by a documentary film crew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
However, the movie, which was released on Friday, has been described in reviews as "flat", "dull" and "dismal".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Are they any wiser?” said Sarah, with a dismal shake of the head; “they had better be wiser, than well. Ah, Matthew, Matthew! You know your way, sir?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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