ugly
Example Sentences
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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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