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[bad-lee] / ˈbæd li /




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Next week’s ballot includes a $360-million bond measure called CPT, which would keep that momentum going and replace badly dated Dominguez High School.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

What’s wild is that a league that brings together the world’s best shooters keeps missing so badly on draft reform — unless it’s actually their feet that they’re aiming at.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Adding to the complexity, the fund reports leverage — borrowing against its assets — of 13%, which can boost returns if things go well but has the reverse effect if things go badly.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Sinner has previously encountered physical problems in the heat, and he cramped badly at this year's Australian Open in temperatures close to 40C.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Whatcha doing?” said a voice at my elbow, and I jumped so badly that my head cracked the stone ceiling of my bunk.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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