terrible
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"Right now, there's no way to ensure that our tools wouldn't be leveraged to cause terrible harms or erode civil liberties away from public scrutiny."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
“If this drags on for another month, its going to be really, really terrible for airlines in Europe and the rest of the world.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Being sat in the chair, feeling completely helpless is a terrible place to be, especially if you're not playing well and feel embarrassed.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
“I still feel terrible about coaxing your ba to go to your premiere when I knew he’d hate it. I heard him yelling at you the next day. Is that why you’re moving out?”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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