in the worst way
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On the latest episode of ICYMI, host Kate Lindsay discusses why TikTok is starting to feel like Twitter in the worst way.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
The skepticism over hedging will inevitably be challenged in the worst way, though when that occurs is impossible to know.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
A team that had become the feel-good story of the college football season suffered a throwback performance in the worst way at Memorial Stadium during a 56-6 loss to No. 2 Indiana.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2025
The Diamondbacks need it in the worst way if they’re going to send this series back to Texas.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
I want my mom to stay home in the worst way.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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