poorly
Example Sentences
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Homeowners say their builders have made mistakes as they attempt to put up homes as quickly and cheaply as possible, installing improperly sized HVACs, putting in windows incorrectly, or poorly ventilating attics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Lucas Bergvall: Too many wasted passes and gave away possession poorly for Brentford's second goal.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Boat accidents are common in Nigeria, with overcrowding, poorly maintained boats and weak enforcement of safety rules often blamed for deaths.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Lupus, for example, can affect as many as nine women for every one man, yet the genetic factors behind this striking difference have remained poorly understood.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
Reverend Hunt is in good spirits for the wedding, but he has been feeling poorly off and on for months now.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
