too bad

Example Sentences

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It’s easy enough in theory to fall back on the principle, “well, too bad — let this be a lesson to you!”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The wind doesn’t look too bad right now, but it will inevitably kick up.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It started off looking not too bad, with Isack Hadjar qualifying third at the first race of the season, even though Max Verstappen crashed in qualifying.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

"It's too bad, sort of disloyalty," Trump said.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

“It’s too bad we didn’t have time to look at anything else.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows