dreadful
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The movie briefly introduces us to that clique: dreadful girls who greet Bonnie with a listless, tone-perfect “Hey.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
And crucially, at that stage, John Healey told the prime minister and the chancellor he wouldn't need to come back for more cash – which looks now like a dreadful mistake.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
European visitors are learning first-hand exactly how dreadful American public transit is, and what actual hot weather feels like.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
New York misfired on 19 of their first 21 attempts from behind the arc—a dreadful 9.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
There was no bearing such an “always;” and to break through her dreadful gratitude, Emma made the direct inquiry of—
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing dreadful
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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