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Jamie Jones-Buchanan, a former teammate of Rob Burrow, described the team's ethos in good and bad times: "We went through success and adversity, but we always came out on the other side together."

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

On Mother’s Day, let’s salute two single mothers who became the No. 1 fans for their sports-playing sons and stayed by their side through good and bad times.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026

In good times the extra leverage helps juice investment returns, but in bad times it can amplify losses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

“You should basically pay off your debt in good times and borrow in bad times and keep your taxes relatively smooth,” Phelan said External link about the legislation’s effects on the debt.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

She would sing about hard times, bad times, and somebody-done-gone-and-left-me times.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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