too bad
Example Sentences
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It’s easy enough in theory to fall back on the principle, “well, too bad — let this be a lesson to you!”
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
It started off looking not too bad, with Isack Hadjar qualifying third at the first race of the season, even though Max Verstappen crashed in qualifying.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“I do see this as more of an extension of a live BP situation. So it didn’t feel too bad going into this game.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
"It's too bad, sort of disloyalty," Trump said.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
“It’s too bad they get all that money, though,” said Rio.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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