screwed

Example Sentences

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Some economists got together in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday and agreed that, when it comes to Social Security, we’re screwed.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Close said at the beginning of the tournament she had to apologize to a player because she “really screwed up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

If you walk away delighted that you got everything, the guy who got screwed will be waiting for the opportunity to get you back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

They are typically screwed into the snow and often cemented in by water that turns to ice.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

Get that head screwed on right, Martha had said after my fall off the beam at the American Cup.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles