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ugly

[uhg-lee] / ˈʌg li /




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Rodrigo's as likely to reveal her ugly side – jealousy, obsession, self-destructive decision making – as she is to rant about her feckless exes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The price of gasoline rose an ugly 7% and has climbed 40.5% over the last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

They can hurt households, squeeze margins, and show up ugly in survey data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The expansion likely will lead to some first-round games, and even some early knockout-round games, that will be ugly to watch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The mood inside Ford’s became dark, ugly, and menacing.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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