be bad
Example Sentences
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In 2022, Spirit agreed to be acquired by New York-based airline JetBlue, but the merger was eventually blocked in 2024 by a federal judge who said the deal would be bad for competition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
His comments came just days after American CEO Robert Isom said a merger with United would be bad for customers, the industry and American Airlines.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
American said Friday that merging with United would be bad for competition and consumers and is “therefore inconsistent with our understanding of the Administration’s philosophy toward the industry and principles of antitrust law.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Many of these crossings occur in the summer, when there is less likely to be bad weather.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
It would be bad enough if they found out she had walked him home, which they probably would since she would probably tell everyone in school.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
