the bad

noun

: the unpleasant things that happen to people
You have to take the good with the bad.

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Britain is struggling with a burden, and Americans have to understand that Britain got into this burden in part because of the bad influence of the United States. David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days. Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 Any crackdown should protect that access while still going after the bad actors abusing the system. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026 Paul took it on the chin, while admitting that the bad reviews stung. Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the bad

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“The bad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bad. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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