rotten

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Versus rotten Brooklyn on Friday—a team thoroughly committed to the tank—the Celtics shot a silly 66.7%, the second-best shooting performance in team history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Jerry uses his “you-betcha” Midwestern accent to disguise his discontent, but beneath his charlatan smile lurks a rotten, greedy soul.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Next, recognize some of the annoying parts of your job are out of your control—like a rotten boss—and stop fighting against it.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

The first of those never recovered from a rotten start, when they collected two points from their opening seven games.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Grigori’s words passed through my head: An eyesore of rotten wood, stacked haphazardly, without taste or culture.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros