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miserably



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They extracted value for Smith, who wound up struggling miserably in Vegas.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 2026

During his Mastermind appearance, Panesar did well on his specialist subject but failed miserably when it came to general knowledge.

From Barron's Nov. 20, 2025

“The status quo is failing miserably the people of L.A. County,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 26, 2025

Our grandchildren must aim higher than we have, for we have failed miserably.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2025

He tiptoed after her into the room, which was cold and smelled of furniture polish, and miserably gray in the light from the rain-washed window.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




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