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A common complaint among residents where hire e-bikes and e-scooters operate, such as Lime, is they are used irresponsibly by some riders, whether that be zooming along pavements or being parked badly.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"I feel badly about and very disappointed in America," Dwight said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

That could turn out very badly for some.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Nevertheless, his message dovetailed with some fresh commentary noting how erstwhile darlings of Big Tech, in particular, have been so badly hit that they are now highly attractive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The casino had misjudged, badly, the odds of its own game, and at least one person had noticed.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis