poorly

Example Sentences

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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

Their front office scoffs at prospect rankings, where the Angels rate poorly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

At that scale, liquids tend to mix poorly because turbulence is largely absent.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Fires are common in India, where building safety laws are often poorly enforced.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I believe that there are four institutions in American history that have shaped our approach to race and justice but remain poorly understood.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson