ignominious
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Unless they can put in a reverse jinx, the only thing they’re moving toward is some ignominious history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The loss immediately entered the ranks of the most ignominious moments in the long and ignominious history of England’s national team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Tesla stock is trying to stop an ignominious streak on Friday.
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
The ignominious honor for highest sugar level goes to the large caramel crème frozen coffee, which features a whopping 172 grams, 160 of them non-naturally-occurring sweeteners.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2026
Not an ignominious death then, in the foul breath of hyenas or even at the teeth of the common lion.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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