bad thing

Example Sentences

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This does not mean rising wealth is a bad thing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

One oddity of any discussion of China’s economy is the persistent presumption that saving is a bad thing in a still-developing economy with enormous scope for productive investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

If Micron’s new valuation still suggests some caution, that might not be a bad thing.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

They will try to convince themselves that a point at Fir Park is not a bad thing, especially since Celtic have to go there on Wednesday.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

I say, “They couldn’t have meant it! How could they know such a bad thing would happen? You can’t know what you don’t know!”

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor