bummer
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Pondering the potential heat death of humanity is a bummer of a way to start the week, I know.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s been a bit of a bummer summer, especially on the men’s side, where injuries have tormented the field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Presumably a bummer for Wagler, he and Leonard might not be teammates in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
In those years, all the cool surf brands made cute surf clothing, but the emphasis was decidedly more on the aesthetic than the function, which was a bummer when it came to, you know, surfing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Word got around quickly, and the teachers all ignored it, which was a bummer for Jules.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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