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Bottoming out the next season helped them win the lottery for No. 1 pick Jack Hughes, a two-time All-Star who has them winning ahead of schedule.

From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2023

Bottoming has been the main problem afflicting Mercedes this season.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2022

Bottoming out with just 45 points after finishing 19-30-7, the Devils made a huge move in signing defenseman Dougie Hamilton to a monster seven-year, $63 million contract.

From Fox News • Oct. 11, 2021

Bottoming out could damage the landing craft and must be avoided at all costs.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

Bottoming Tools.—The only tools which are wanted of peculiar form in draining, are such as are used in forming the narrow part of the trenches at the bottom.

From Farm drainage The Principles, Processes, and Effects of Draining Land with Stones, Wood, Plows, and Open Ditches, and Especially with Tiles by French, Henry F. (Henry Flagg)