wretched

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Working with his regular cinematographer Oleg Mutu, Loznitsa gives this prison — and authoritarianism itself — a sickly luster without ever denying its wretched stench.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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 • Mar. 22, 2026

Their longer-term record against England was yet more wretched – Scotland had won just three of the previous 29 meetings.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

That wretched form is unlikely to improve anytime soon with United hosting Manchester City next weekend before travelling to Premier League leaders Arsenal on January 25.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

How did they spend their short, wretched lives?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman