gone bad
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The following track, “Death Wish,” is about the torment of a new love gone bad, and it unfolds over plucked acoustic guitars and a distant bass drum that sounds like a heartbeat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
This includes things like adding accurate date-labels to food products, so consumers aren't confused about when something they've purchased has gone bad or is no longer safe to eat.
From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2025
But psychologists and cognitive scientists say songs about relationships gone bad actually can do listeners a lot of good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
“Every time something’s gone bad … I’ve never seen him panic, I’ve never seen him complain,” All-America guard Steve Avila said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2022
He overhears someone in the line saying the chickpeas have gone bad.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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