poorly

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Outlets across Spain have scrutinised not only his performances, but also aspects of his behaviour off the pitch, with the Sardinia trip widely portrayed as poorly timed rather than outright misconduct.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

I noticed this most after scans that went well, not poorly.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Prediction markets indicate that the ruling Labour party could perform poorly at the elections, triggering a potential leadership contest for the prime minister role.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

This resilience means that standard water treatment methods may not always be enough to eliminate them, especially in older or poorly maintained systems.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Once inside, Pita walked around the poorly lit barn for a while, playing with an old rusty rake and a pitchfork she’d found in a stall.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall