dismally
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And considering how dismally their other relievers have performed, his resurrection might be the biggest reason the Dodgers are two wins away from the World Series.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
And the men, instead of controlling the narrative, will attempt to control her and fail dismally.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024
Utah shot dismally, hitting only 33% of its shots in the first half.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
Sri Lanka were set a World Cup record 358 to win in Mumbai but dismally slumped to 14-6 inside 10 overs.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023
Hazel sat hunched under the firs, worrying dismally.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
Vocabulary lists containing dismally
Born a Crime
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