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miserable

[miz-er-uh-buhl, miz-ruh-] / ˈmɪz ər ə bəl, ˈmɪz rə- /




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Nasty villains with evil plans to make us miserable.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Which is funny, because when I think about cruising, I don’t revisit the miserable 36 hours that norovirus confined us in our cabin.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

That’s why some of the most miserable moments in his glittering career have come from the penalty spot.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

But after two overly miserable years, Andy Burnham's talent and long-burning ambition give him a chance at No 10 and offer Labour a chance to resurrect themselves.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

We did what we were told, stepping over the miserable crowd and up the stairs.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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