bad deal

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Economist Andrew Zimbalist studies the impact of international sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics on host cities, and on the whole it’s a bad deal economically, he says.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

He had done the same with Mr. Obama, and perhaps he thought Mr. Trump would also settle for a bad deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

"When it comes to any discussions, any peace deals, it needs to be sustainable. A bad deal will only lead to more war. Just as it did before."

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

“Everybody was saying it was a bad deal because it was a one-year deal, but for me what is important is to get better and win. I’m glad that I’m here,” Hernández told the Athletic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

“Maybe that’s a bad deal, I don’t know.”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger