stunk

Example Sentences

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For the past five years, returns have stunk, especially following a 28% tumble for the ETF since the end of October.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“It kind of stunk that we lost. But I knew it was the last time I was going to put on a uniform. I was privileged to wear it for as long as I did.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

“It was disgusting,” she said, explaining that the walls were damp and mouldy, while the flat was dirty and stunk of cigarette smoke.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024

At the time, Garvey was trying to organize charity sports events, which he stunk at, to put it politely.

From Slate • May 29, 2024

I stunk at Greek names, but even I knew the greatest warrior of all time, who had died from a wounded heel.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan