from bad to worse
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But two years after the Supreme Court untied their hands, Grants Pass has not solved homelessness, and things have gone from bad to worse.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
Ulster's night went from bad to worse as they began to toil in the heat.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Throughout the day, conditions in the strait went from bad to worse.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Firefighters do everything they can, but strong winds are working against them to make the destruction go from bad to worse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
As the days pass, things go from bad to worse.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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