get the worst of it

Example Sentences

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“Basically, when things go wrong, women of color, particularly Black women, get the worst of it,” said Capri Maddox, executive director of the city’s civil rights department, whose full name is the civil + human rights and equity department.

From Los Angeles Times

But while rich countries like the United States and Britain fret about slowing growth and rising prices, if stagflation makes its long-dreaded return, it will be poorer nations that get the worst of it.

From Washington Post

But Simpkins seems to get the worst of it.

From Washington Post

Spinski, a freelance photographer, appeared to get the worst of it — there was an attempted break-in at his house following the segment.

From Washington Post

However, “It’s almost predictable who will get the worst of it.”

From New York Times