abject
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England were 15 minutes from one of the most abject humiliations in their World Cup history until Harry Kane's late heroics helped them overcome DR Congo to face Mexico in the last 16.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
For just over 30 minutes, attention officially then turned to the future - what would come next for Scotland after another abject major tournament showing.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Some 72 hours of abject misery would be the longest since the USA had to wait four days to learn their fate in 1994, according to Stats Perform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The German revived Rangers' fortunes following an abject start to the season, turning the team from mid-table stragglers to title contenders.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Gold and silver mines were the dream of all adventurers: a mine could plunge you into abject poverty, kill you with tuberculosis, or make you a rich man overnight.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
Vocabulary lists containing abject
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Grade 12, List 1
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