ugly

Example Sentences

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In the first salvo of a potentially ugly labor battle, the 30 franchises proposed a ceiling for the first time in more than 30 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I probably don’t need to tell you that Don Colossus is ugly.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“The market has been hanging on to the idea that however ugly this conflict became, there would eventually be a diplomatic off-ramp,” said Nigel Green, chief executive officer at deVere Group.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

I was trying not to be chosen for this project because I was so scared to be so ugly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

I moved furniture and packed the ugly dishes while receiving advice in a nonstop stream.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron