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bummer

[buhm-er] / ˈbʌm ər /


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Pondering the potential heat death of humanity is a bummer of a way to start the week, I know.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

That’s a bummer for the engineers developing humanoids with miraculous applications, like autonomous disaster-response bots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

“It’s been a bummer to have it closed for so long,” said Fan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

It’s a major betrayal for Rick and a bummer for the audience, who never get to see the two make music together again.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

Not to be a total bummer, but that was our last visit.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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