in the worst way
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She also recalled how she had found one of her children, aged 10, "curled up at the top of stairs, alone and frightened", having "found out in the worst way possible" through overheard conversations.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
They’re headed to the playoffs in the worst way imaginable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
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
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 can’t understand these words, because I can’t understand why she would ever want to hurt me in the worst way I could ever imagine.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
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