miserable
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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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