rock bottom

Example Sentences

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In mitigation, Carter's defence said that he had reached rock bottom after a domestic breakdown, and that he is now correctly medicated since being on remand in Swansea prison.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Relations between the two neighbours hit rock bottom before Hungary's April 12 election that saw Magyar beat long-time nationalist premier Viktor Orban.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Mother Mary, then, has just reached her rock bottom, with Sam’s good graces barely cushioning her fall.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

When he woke up outside on a stranger’s futon with no money to his name, he knew he’d hit rock bottom.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

Whenever we hit rock bottom, Elisabet somehow discovers a little cash in her purse.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver