at the worst
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The surge in mortgage rates comes at the worst possible time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Those core positions reduce portfolio volatility, open up space to take more risk in smaller positions and prevent emotional decisions at the worst possible time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Mexican Americans have long risen up to defend ourselves and defy our haters, but there’s usually an underlying strain of bitterness and anger that kneecaps us at the worst possible moments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
One-paced with the bat and loose with the ball, England put in their worst performance of the tournament at the worst possible time.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
“Almost like an annoying friend. Your annoying, anxious, worry-wart friend who shows up at the worst times.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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