nadir

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Turnout has ticked upward from its nadir in the 1990s, but around one in every three Americans never vote in presidential elections.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

The essay was published in 1978 during the nadir of Czechoslovak communism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Instead, the tumultuous start to Nancy's reign as Celtic manager slipped to an early nadir.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

But in each of its three games since that Notre Dame nadir, the Trojans have come out looking like a totally different defense in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Agent Jones had lived through a lot in his years with the agency, but tonight marked the absolute nadir.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray