galère
Britishnoun
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a group of people having a common interest, esp a coterie of undesirable people
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an unpleasant situation
Etymology
Origin of galère
C18: literally: a galley
Example Sentences
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Both Armstrong and Depardieu, however, still have to follow the via crucis of the fallen celebrity, with fat books of advice from a gruesome galère of professional minders.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 12, 2013
Syjuco, who writes in English, spent years getting rejected by a depressing galère of myopic literary agents and publishers.
From The Guardian ● May 10, 2010
What on earth should he be doing in this galère just now!
From Sir George Tressady — Volume I by Mrs. Humphry Ward
How I, who am not an artist, and so little of a costumier that I did not even wear evening dress, got into this galère is the mystery.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas
Therefore, I answered briefly, 'Madame, the galère L'Idole was sunk, and he was in it.'
From In the Day of Adversity by John Bloundelle-Burton
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