ugly
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I was a big fan when succulents became a dumb little trend, because at least that was boosting an interest in plants rather than mass-produced ugly dolls from China or something.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
It led his team to sift colonial-era archives and convince families to share fragile letters revealing ugly histories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft dropped two passes during an ugly 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night at Lambeau Field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Phase 3 also involves confronting the ugly side of life.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
It didn’t fit, it was ugly and uncomfortable, and they all hated it.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Things looked uglier when looking at the full week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
It only got uglier from there, leaving the Trojans’ tournament hopes in a tenuous place and their frustrated head coach with his own head in his hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
France scored five tries to win 36-14, but it could have been even uglier for Ireland had they not summoned what head coach Andy Farrell called a "gallant" second-half display.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
Here’s where silver gets uglier than rare earths.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 30, 2025
The Shavepate’s scowl turned his ugly face even uglier.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Competitors are judged on their ability to pull the ugliest or most grotesque face.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Can we touch on the name of your special “Ugly Baby”? Who’s the ugliest baby you’ve ever seen?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
“It was probably the ugliest environment that I’ve been in,” said one respondent.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
The pair clearly reinforce each other’s ugliest tendencies.
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026
Barry sat on the steps next to what had to be the ugliest fountain in all of San Francisco.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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