abject
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Although England won the fourth Test in Melbourne, their first win in Australia for 14 years, their performances elsewhere were abject – a threadbare squad left ill-prepared for the demands of a tour down under.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The German revived Rangers' fortunes following an abject start to the season, turning the team from mid-table stragglers to title contenders.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Those who paid hundreds of pounds to travel to Paris and watch an abject Champions League performance devoid of ambition were not so lucky.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS—When Dusty May took over as Michigan’s basketball coach in 2024, he was stepping into an abject disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
A look of abject horror passed over her face.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
Vocabulary lists containing abject
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