woefully
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“And some elements of it seem inarguably true, such as the idea that Clancy’s psychiatric care was woefully uncoordinated,” Bruenig added.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Allen is sharply critical of Kim’s plan, which he says is woefully short on details.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Everything gets wrapped up via a woefully earnest speech that explains the movie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Italy's government says the country's largest steel works must be converted to electric after a court-ordered shutdown of polluting furnaces but, as Rome seeks a buyer, critics say its plan is woefully unsubstantiated.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
I knew I was woefully inexperienced with women, but I didn’t have to admit to it.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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Vocabulary from the Seventh Democratic Debate, March 6, 2016
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