dismal
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To see Argentina's obvious talent, which they displayed by overpowering England in the semi-final, reduced to such spoiling tactics was a dismal sight, hardly designed to aid Messi's genius and influence.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Tardiest: Southwest Airlines, with a dismal on-time arrival rate of 65.24%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
That came on the back of a dismal World Cup in Brazil where England finished bottom of their group, signing off with a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica for their only point in the tournament.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
It also paved the way for the exit of manager Graham Taylor, whose verdict on his team’s dismal performance was captured by a documentary film crew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
I didn’t have plans, but the dismal state of my social life was none of her business.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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