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terrible

[ter-uh-buhl] / ˈtɛr ə bəl /


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“I also think post-Epstein, post-#MeToo, post sheer volume of terrible behavior that men get away with, it has a different resonance today.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

"It was a terrible offer," Fagan told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

Hugh Ferris: Here's a surprise: the New York teams won't both be terrible.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

“I see people my age and older that are having terrible times in the job market.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

Everyone felt terrible about the Academy, but Regan especially had more to lose.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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