miserably
Example Sentences
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On the heels of a miserably sticky summer, an unusually long October heat wave is set to arrive, according to forecasters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Sarah Hendrickx had spent years diagnosing autism in boys and men yet says she "failed miserably to apply it to myself".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
He labels Twister a “stupid game” because—though we try to win—the fun part comes when we fail miserably by tumbling over one another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
During his Mastermind appearance, Panesar did well on his specialist subject but failed miserably when it came to general knowledge.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
From the top of the ridge he could see Gabilan standing miserably in the corral.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
