worse

Example Sentences

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“Fair warning, it’s going to get worse before it gets better.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

One recalls Talleyrand’s famous gibe at Napoleon for executing the Duke of Enghien in 1804: “It’s worse than a crime; it’s a mistake.”

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

"Otherwise, we risk emerging from this war worse off than when it began."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The group says expectations for the year ahead continue to be cautiously optimistic, with 20% of respondents anticipating improved financial performance, compared with 18% expecting worse financial performance over the next 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Or, worse, what if he was bored with our friendship now and wanted out?

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows