bad patch
Example Sentences
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The team has hit a bad patch of form — winless in six games — but has a strong track record in recent major tournaments.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022
That’s something to live up to, especially after our own national bad patch.
From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2021
They are working hard to ensure that they and others in town get through this bad patch, too.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2020
But this goes well beyond a bad patch or even an affair your husband regrets; he’s clearly still trying to get it off the ground and doesn’t mind using your reputation as fuel.
From Slate • Jul. 16, 2019
The keenest of thinkers strikes a bad patch occasionally.
From Right Ho, Jeeves by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
