whammy

Example Sentences

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The triple whammy of these events should have prompted a sustainable selloff in corporate bonds as investors would move into safer assets.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Enter the ultimate double whammy: playgrounds near coffee shops.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

There should be no need for a double whammy for borrowers in the form of higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

They scored twice in four minutes, a double whammy that put them in front.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Doug got the triple whammy: glasses, braces, pimples.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers