woefully
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“And some elements of it seem inarguably true, such as the idea that Clancy’s psychiatric care was woefully uncoordinated,” Bruenig added.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Hendry's night ended woefully early and so did Kieron Bowie's, the striker substituted in the wake of the red, an innocent victim of a dreadful error.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
My career was insulted, and I was mocked for fumbling around while attempting to juice a pineapple with a woefully inadequate kitchen utensil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Italy's government says the country's largest steel works must be converted to electric after a court-ordered shutdown of polluting furnaces but, as Rome seeks a buyer, critics say its plan is woefully unsubstantiated.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
The last few days have shown me how woefully inadequate those protections are.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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Vocabulary from the Seventh Democratic Debate, March 6, 2016
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