screwed

Example Sentences

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Do you relate to your characters’ Gen-Z resentment that previous generations screwed them over?

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

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

“Every day, someone was like, ‘well, you screwed it up,’” Abbott said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

With her head firmly screwed on and her music's taking off, the Skye's the limit.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

He screwed his eyes shut, recalling the moment he’d last seen the Shetani.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray