miserable
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And it’s a “live-action” remake, the latest in a long and miserable line from Disney, though the term still feels forced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
That’s why some of the most miserable moments in his glittering career have come from the penalty spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Exactly five years later, the time to escape California arrived after a miserable breakup from a three-year relationship with a guy that I hid entirely from my family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
England's miserable fortnight ended with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
He looked so miserable that Jonah felt obligated to cheer him up.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing miserable
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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Charlotte's Web
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