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horrible

[hawr-uh-buhl, hor-] / ˈhɔr ə bəl, ˈhɒr- /


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It’s a real business need, sure, and it’s not a horrible idea on the surface.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

“It’s a horrible little bar—little room, dark and poky—it’s not a place you’d want to spend any time, but in principle, I don’t agree with it,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

As the class started and the instructor dimmed the lights to an orange glow, it hit me that hot yoga might be a horrible first date idea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"The play-offs will bring back horrible memories," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

He just had a horrible feeling in the pit of his stomach that wouldn’t go away.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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