in a bad way
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"When I got separated from Geoff, I knew he was in a bad way, but nothing prepared me for hearing he had died. It was absolutely devastating," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Not in a bad way, but in a very normal human way, and he shares them throughout the book.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
The market is in a bad way right now, as the economy faces plenty of risk.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
"I don't think there's an overwhelming trend that things are in a bad way," Piastri said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
I felt alone, but not in a bad way.
From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz
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