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misery

[miz-uh-ree] / ˈmɪz ə ri /




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And they are far smaller problems than the ones that currently make tax season such a misery every year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“If that’s misery, we’ll take more,” said Asher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

But he also knows the misery of being left off one.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Chelsea supporters will be keen to pile the misery on to Spurs when the sides meet at Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Penelope had been so distracted by her own misery that she had not even noticed the shop next door.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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