bad news
noun
plural in form but singular in construction
: one that is troublesome, unwelcome, or dangerous
stay away from him, he's bad news
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
That’s unequivocally bad news for the left, but the unintended consequence of the right’s zeal to rig the maps could send Black voters back to the Dems in numbers a single candidate not named Obama could not.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
For millions who live in vulnerable regions around the United States, this year's tropical activity could be a good news/bad news scenario, thanks to a Pacific Ocean pattern that was a powerful influencer long before social media came along.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
That's great news for us, and very bad news for our enemies.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
If your house has siding, there’s good news and bad news.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
So Mandelson is now very bad news for anyone, and that means Streeting’s bid is probably over.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
This is bad news for American politics.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The conditions were perfect for airlines to raise fares – bad news for bargain-seeking travelers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
That’s unequivocally bad news for the left, but the unintended consequence of the right’s zeal to rig the maps could send Black voters back to the Dems in numbers a single candidate not named Obama could not.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
For millions who live in vulnerable regions around the United States, this year's tropical activity could be a good news/bad news scenario, thanks to a Pacific Ocean pattern that was a powerful influencer long before social media came along.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
That's great news for us, and very bad news for our enemies.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
If your house has siding, there’s good news and bad news.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
So Mandelson is now very bad news for anyone, and that means Streeting’s bid is probably over.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
This is bad news for American politics.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The conditions were perfect for airlines to raise fares – bad news for bargain-seeking travelers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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“Bad news.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20news. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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