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Guy Berger, an economist at the Burning Glass Institute, said that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

One seat sold for $32,502, which is either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on whether you’re buying the ticket or selling it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

But Bujard says low birth rates are a bad thing overall, due to the imbalance it creates between young and old - while population decline can cause frustration in local communities.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

To a large extent, the fate of the stock is in their hands, which isn’t a bad thing, considering the macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical tensions facing all stocks.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Doesn’t seem like such a bad thing when I put it that way, does it?

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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