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bad news

NOUN
trouble
Synonyms
WEAK
bind bother concern danger deep trouble difficulty dilemma dire straits disappointment distress grief headache hindrance hot water inconvenience mess misfortune nuisance pain predicament problem struggle torment woe

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"That's going to be bad news for our colleagues who want extra hours, particularly students who, in holiday time, need extra hours, and of course bad news for customers because service won't be as good."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

First the bad news: Our capacity for exercise declines as we age and there is no stopping it.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Stronger growth data can become bad news because they imply tighter policy.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

That’s bad news for home shoppers during what is usually the busiest time of the year for home sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Better for her to wait and read good news rather than this bad news.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

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