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horrendous

[haw-ren-duhs, ho-] / hɔˈrɛn dəs, hɒ- /


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Gallen, a proven starter who has been horrendous in 2026, has been out since the All-Star break with elbow inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

He added: "All we were doing is jabbing sheep day and night. The poor sheep, it was horrendous for them."

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

In 1971, he moved to Minamata, Japan, a coastal city where methylmercury discharged by a chemical company was polluting the water and causing horrendous genetic damage.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

“You have to imagine that you just finished volleyball practice and the JV squad is having a horrendous season to really get the full picture.”

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

"I look horrendous, favorite. I need you. I was up too late."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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