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China, meanwhile, has been badly squeezed by American export controls on semiconductor technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The ministry circulated images of a badly damaged ambulance, with medical masks spilling out of the vehicle and scattered on the road.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

BofA’s Hartnett is of the view that the stock market is caught up in a bubble, and that it will end badly for investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The GDP report badly missed Bank of Canada and market expectations for growth of about 1.5% annualized, and triggered talk of a recession because of the two straight quarters of economic contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He knew that he badly needed food, and that his arm hurt, and his eyes were scratchy with tiredness, but he couldn’t really feel it.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver