poorly

Example Sentences

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It is useful, then, that his aesthetic signature is an ancient, enduring allegory for a life poorly lived.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"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

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

“Just hit it really poorly off the tee,” said Korda, who immediately headed to the practice range after meeting with the media following her round.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Well, the second part didn't apply at all, but Jessie imagined herself saying the first line: I'm awfully sorry to hear that you're feeling poorly, Evan.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies