worse

Example Sentences

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Homeowners who bought their homes within the past few years may be even worse off, because they bought at higher mortgage rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

She moved to the area 28 years ago and says she "definitely" feels crime is getting worse.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Outside of highly regulated workplace plans, the numbers just get worse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Wintour replied, “Well, she wrote a book about us, and you’re worse than me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

I followed Tansy into the schoolroom, which smelled worse.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck