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stinker

[sting-ker] / ˈstɪŋ kər /




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Darnold is long overdue for another stinker, and it will happen here against a Mike Vrabel-coached defense that will simply outsmart him and defensive-minded Seahawks’ coach Mike Macdonald.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

Just four days after Bill Plaschke promised that the Rams would win the Super Bowl, the team blew a big lead and lost in a stinker to the Seahawks.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2025

Rob Edwards has had an absolute stinker since leaving Middlesbrough to take the Wolves job.

From BBC Dec. 11, 2025

Those went nowhere because the song was a stinker.

From Salon May 8, 2024

Some at the table laughed, and the alleged stinker looked up at me.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Never mind that DC Studios had, at the time, released several stinkers already.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

Yes, I had a few stinkers, but also some really good ones.

From BBC Feb. 2, 2026

And yes, he helped write some serious stinkers.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2025

Fantasy fans were a bit frantic after Jefferson’s two straight stinkers, but he eased all concerns in London.

From Seattle Times Oct. 5, 2022

"What is it you want? You're looking very flushed and flustered this morning. What's the matter with you? Have those little stinkers been flicking spitballs at you?"

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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