whammy

Example Sentences

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For farmers, the seesawing prices have presented a double whammy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Enter the ultimate double whammy: playgrounds near coffee shops.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The duties came as the company was facing a triple whammy of cratering sales in China, stagnant demand in Europe and the costs of investing into electric cars despite patchy demand.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

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

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers