bummer
Example Sentences
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It’s a bit of a bummer that ad blocking only works with Lightway.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
A bummer for the Lakers that they’ll have to face good teams in the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
Not to be a bummer, but come summer, you might just find yourself missing the snowflakes.
From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026
It came with the pre-installed name of “Rocky,” which was kind of a bummer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
It’s kind of a bummer to think your own dad might have been someone who called you Gorgeous.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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