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woeful

[woh-fuhl] / ˈwoʊ fəl /


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Just ask the woeful New York Mets, MLB’s second-biggest spenders.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

But the lowest moment of a woeful month came in early January when they were involved in the biggest shock in FA Cup history when they were knocked out by non-league Maccesfield.

From BBC May 27, 2026

Despite the absences, Liverpool would have been aware of the task against Carrick's resurgent outfit and had all week to prepare, yet still delivered a woeful first-half performance.

From BBC May 3, 2026

Hungary’s economy has barely grown in recent years, with a woeful 0.4% in real gross domestic product growth last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

He drinks his pints at South’s pub but never comes home singing songs of Ireland’s long woeful history.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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