bad news
Example Sentences
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“This is usually where we tell you the bad news and try to make you feel guilty,” Mr. Harrelson says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The bad news: We often go about it incorrectly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
And it may be bad news for the highest-paid athletes.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
"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
It’s the expression people wear when they’re about to deliver bad news, and my adrenaline rises in anticipation.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
