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worse

[wurs] / wɜrs /
ADJECTIVE
something less good
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Chatterjee said the recent pressure relates to “limited summer catalysts” that have been made worse by concerns around delays in the adoption of co-packaged optics.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

This resurgence could not have come at a worse time for the beef industry—or cows.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The clubhouse had a paint-chipped exterior and was even worse inside, where unused kitchen appliances dripped ooze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Though the sequels became progressively worse, each one has a handful of great situational gags — diamonds sparkling through manure recalling the finest, silliest bits in classic spoof films from the late 20th century.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

But walking side by side behind him now, Mutti and I could see that his wheezing was becoming worse all the time.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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