in a bad way
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After coming out of hospital, Lowri was still "in a bad way" and moved back in with her dad.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The market is in a bad way right now, as the economy faces plenty of risk.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
Not in a bad way, but in a light spirited way like, this life is kind of nonsense so just have fun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
You’re almost subterranean, but not in a bad way.
From Salon ● May 23, 2025
The roar becomes thunderous, filling up the world with itself, almost like a physical thing, but not in a bad way.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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