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stinker

[sting-ker] / ˈstɪŋ kər /




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When was the last time you had a conversation with someone about Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz’s 2010 stinker, “Knight and Day”?

From Salon Jan. 6, 2026

Yamamoto had his second-worst stinker as a Dodger, surpassed by only his fumble of the division series opener last season against the Padres.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2025

“I wouldn’t spend two more seconds thinking about what happened in that game,” Harbaugh said of Herbert’s four-interception stinker in a loss to the Houston Texas.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2025

You wouldn't blame me if it's a stinker, would you?

From BBC Mar. 12, 2024

Some at the table laughed, and the alleged stinker looked up at me.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Never mind that DC Studios had, at the time, released several stinkers already.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

Yes, I had a few stinkers, but also some really good ones.

From BBC Feb. 2, 2026

And yes, he helped write some serious stinkers.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2025

We know the Seahawks won’t finish undefeated, but a lot of teams have overcome season-opening stinkers to have excellent seasons.

From Seattle Times Sep. 10, 2023

I think I might enjoy writing end-of-term reports for the stinkers in my class.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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