dud

Example Sentences

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The second-hand market for smartphones has surged in recent years, borne up by lower prices as well as interest in eco-friendly consumption even as some still fear buying a dud.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

At the time, they had no idea whether it would be a good investment or a dud, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

The promotional tour for the film was the first clue it was going to be a box office dud.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

‘I’m completely disgusted by the lack of accountability’: I bought a dud mattress — twice.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

A cross between a dud and a pickled cucumber.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque