rock bottom

Example Sentences

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Volumes in the freight industry haven’t recovered yet, but the economics of delivery might just have hit rock bottom, with major shippers turning away volume.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

When Amy Laird discovered she was spending seven hours a day on her phone, she said it was her "rock bottom" moment.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 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

The talent level clearly has hit rock bottom only a year after Alijah Arenas was a McDonald’s All-American at Chatsworth High and Tajh Ariza led Westchester to the City Section Open Division title.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

The words is so clear in my head and right now is my only chance for her to really hear me, standing barefoot and rock bottom on the gas station phone.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett