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wretched

[rech-id] / ˈrɛtʃ ɪd /


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Tottenham have been wretched at home all season - only Burnley have picked up fewer points on home turf - while Everton had a strong record away until their recent run.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Still, Ohm is more despairing and miserable than any of the wretched worms Scott has acted to date.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

They’re given to those buckling under the wretched weight of their surrounding world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Had Quins not had such a wretched season, more of the spotlight might have been on Sale.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“We’re going to get rid of these wretched squirrel books, once and for all,” cackled Mr. Peckleman.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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