in bad

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It took a surprise response from Executive Chair Marti Morfitt Sunday—and then a broadside from the company Monday that publicly accused Wilson of negotiating in bad faith—for that reality to hit home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“You should basically pay off your debt in good times and borrow in bad times and keep your taxes relatively smooth,” Phelan said External link about the legislation’s effects on the debt.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

In granting the motion, however, Ohta said he found no objective evidence that the district attorney’s office was dismissing the case in bad faith.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

When the chairs reach him and his father Anand, they are usually in bad shape with torn cushions and missing legs.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

"Mike must have been in bad shape," she said on the stairs.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway