dreadfully

Example Sentences

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An investor only owning those companies that made Bespoke’s list would have done dreadfully.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Rebounding from dreadfully depressing injury news to knock out the NBA’s best rebounding team?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

And this was a consummate display, cool and measured with a ruthless edge, even if it came against this dreadfully poor Spurs side.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

While not solely to blame for their dreadfully poor domestic campaigns, injuries have certainly hampered both clubs.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

“Milligan! Come tell us why you’re so dreadfully glum!”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart