bummer
Example Sentences
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Pondering the potential heat death of humanity is a bummer of a way to start the week, I know.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
That’s a bummer for the engineers developing humanoids with miraculous applications, like autonomous disaster-response bots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
While that data was more reliable, the $60 upcharge for the upper arm band is a bummer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
“It’s a bummer because he has made a lot of strides,” Roberts said before the Dodgers’ 7-6 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday, which extended the Dodgers’ season-high losing streak to six games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
“You’re a bummer, Jonesy. I’m gonna shoot some hoops.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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