parlous
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A total electricity breakdown on Monday underscored the parlous state of the economy.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
You can make a good argument that this news is bearish for bonds, because it surely raises further questions about parlous finances of the U.S. government.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
Evaluating the parlous flaccidity of our schools, James Traub thinks we’re in big trouble—but he also finds reason for hope.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
At a parlous 51-3 England were vulnerable, but Bethell and Brook initially appeared assured only for things to unravel via a duff pull shot and slash to backward point on 18 and 34 respectively.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025
Finally he persuaded Robert Couvreur, whose financial affairs had reached a very parlous state, to allow his daughter to make the stage her profession.
From Queens of the French Stage by Williams, H. Noel
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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