dismal

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In the same way a dismal class performance on a business school exam will still yield some A’s, curves also apply in the stock market when a company’s results aren’t necessarily jumping off the page.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The move came in the wake of the Mets’ sixth consecutive loss, a dismal stretch that has left them with a record of 34-47—an almost impossibly poor showing given their enormous payroll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The dismal follow-up against Ghana would have sobered them up instantly.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The Phillies were 9-19 when they promoted Mattingly to replace the fired Rob Thomson, a dismal start for a team that features the likes of Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

I sat down in the cliental chair placed over against Mr. Jaggers’s chair, and became fascinated by the dismal atmosphere of the place.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens