Example Sentences

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Under ordinary circumstances, officers who fail so miserably in the public eye wouldn’t be heard from for a time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“Weiss started off so miserably with ’60 Minutes’ and the Dokoupil launch, that you wonder if she can redeem herself,” Bettag said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

During his Mastermind appearance, Panesar did well on his specialist subject but failed miserably when it came to general knowledge.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Our grandchildren must aim higher than we have, for we have failed miserably.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025

Then he sat down miserably on the floor and put his arms around his knees and rocked back and forth like a baby, back and forth, back and forth and back.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman