poorly

Example Sentences

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The failure, he said, demonstrated "being ahead of the curve is not enough if the product is poorly positioned".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The event felt poorly organized and vendors received little communication ahead of the convention that only dwindled as the weekend went on, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But that agenda is also profoundly narcissistic and poorly conceived, not to mention managed by shameless lickspittles whose only authentic job skill lies in praising the boss.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

While scientists know these systems can erupt again, the buildup to such events remains poorly understood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

His mum had been really poorly when they’d gotten to the hospital.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness