wretched
Example Sentences
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They must avoid setting a new record if they are going to survive, with relegation rivals West Ham's 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa the sliver of hope needed on a wretched afternoon.
From BBC
It was this wretched room then—it was always dark in this little cupboard of a kitchen.
From Literature
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It just made life more wretched for everyone, particularly for the refugees in the streets.
From Literature
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“And look now at the wretched husk of that woman today!” he roared.
From Literature
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Tottenham's home record is wretched - Wolves are the only top-flight team to have picked up fewer points than them on their own turf so far.
From BBC
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