wretched
Example Sentences
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But this was arguably even more eye-catching than that success, given how Rosenior turned the tide after Chelsea's wretched first half.
From Barron's
Of course, the wretched Secrets Act forbids me from inquiring about what I observed, so I’ll have to puzzle it out on my own.
From Literature
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"It was a very tough match," said the 2021 US Open champion, who had a wretched major record last year.
From Barron's
But one day in 2019, "I knew I had to leave Iran, that wretched country where I no longer felt at home."
From Barron's
“The smell is particularly wretched today,” declared a pretty, blond lady, pressing a lace hankie to her nose to keep the stench away.
From Literature
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