from bad to worse
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That poses options ranging from bad to worse as prices soar, but there are ways to mitigate the hit.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 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
It went from bad to worse for England as full-back AJ Brimson suffered a shoulder injury just 10 minutes in.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 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
But then, things suddenly went from bad to worse.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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