ill-conceived
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"The whole thing was stupid and ill-conceived," says Steve Grant, co-host of the Total Saints podcast.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Will the ship’s captain continue on his ill-conceived scientific voyage after his encounter with man and monster?
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
There were high-profile stumbles, including jettisoning staff of the tiny Turner Classic Movies channel and an ill-conceived rebrand of its streamer to “Max” before changing the name back to HBO Max.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
I don’t know anyone in the federal government who is seriously thinking about taking Musk’s ill-conceived buyout offer.
From Slate • Feb. 3, 2025
Covered with graffiti, perhaps, or even an ill-conceived coat of paint, but underneath it all the glow of the White City persists.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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