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miserable

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




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But in another alteration, Damon’s Odysseus fires an arrow into the already blinded Cyclops’ eye as he escapes, giving the monster’s father, Poseidon, a new reason to make his journey home miserable.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

And it’s a “live-action” remake, the latest in a long and miserable line from Disney, though the term still feels forced.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 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

It has lifted England from those miserable days in Melbourne and Dubai.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

They aren’t poison, but I can’t remember ever having such miserable cramps.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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