terrible
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I’m a terrible actress, and a terrible comedian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Bern was reported to the police for theft and fraud, which she describes as a "terrible and devastating betrayal".
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
An OpenAI spokesperson previously said ChatGPT “is not responsible for this terrible crime,” regarding the Florida State shooting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Now nearing 50, there are signs that Watters is tiring of playing the enfant terrible, that he’s over standing on his head and then coming up to flash the requisite grin.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
His bark turned into a terrible yowling scream.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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