in a bad mood
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People shared consistent reasons for this: the news put them in a bad mood, they felt overwhelmed and powerless to act.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026
The technology has made her work more challenging, Wilkins says: Customers who reach her often had to talk first to bots and are more likely to be in a bad mood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
St. John Bosco is in a bad mood after losing to Mater Dei, so look for quarterback Koa Malau’ulu to have a big game for the top-seeded Braves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025
"Sometimes one of us would be in a bad mood or not want to go. It is beautiful looking back on it, but anything with children is quite challenging at the time."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2024
Johnny seemed in a bad mood at all this commotion.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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