rock bottom

Example Sentences

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Mother Mary, then, has just reached her rock bottom, with Sam’s good graces barely cushioning her fall.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

United were not at rock bottom when Carrick replaced Darren Fletcher, who had spent two games as interim boss, on 13 January.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Volumes in the freight industry haven’t recovered yet, but the economics of delivery might just have hit rock bottom, with major shippers turning away volume.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

When he woke up outside on a stranger’s futon with no money to his name, he knew he’d hit rock bottom.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

Whenever we hit rock bottom, Elisabet somehow discovers a little cash in her purse.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver