poorly

Example Sentences

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"It remains too difficult for consumers to contact companies when things go wrong, financial support is poorly promoted, while basic billing errors are pushing households further into debt," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The buzz in Beirut of Israeli drones overhead, along with the constant din of poorly regulated diesel generators, underscores the government’s weakness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Carbon-14 dating ultimately confirmed that the helmets belonged to a poorly documented design from a transitional period in military technology that left no direct descendants.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

As a soccer enthusiast, Luna has played many positions — all of them rather poorly, he confesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Shot using various cinéma verité techniques, with low production values, the film was poorly edited and thematically scattered.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady