poorly

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Gloyn noted that large amounts of genetic data from clinical trials likely already exist and could help answer important questions about why some people respond poorly to GLP-1 therapies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Fires are common in India, where building safety laws are often poorly enforced.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

A poorly received OpenAI IPO could easily force Anthropic to cut its target price or delay the offering—a scenario that’s happened repeatedly in the past with new tech listings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Scott took heat last year when he pitched poorly in his first season with the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Taking advantage of a poorly manned watchtower and an easy-to-climb wall, the Romans managed to get some soldiers inside the city.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife