from bad to worse
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It’s gone from bad to worse for cryptocurrencies.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
Over the course of barely two hours on Sunday, Ferrari’s calamitous Formula One season went from bad to worse to absolute rock bottom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
The incident is the latest example of how quickly a fireworks mishap can turn from bad to worse.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025
For other people, needless to say, things go from bad to worse.
From Salon • May 17, 2025
Things were going from bad to worse in a hurry.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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