as in deep
extending far downward
a desperate cry echoing from the abysmal reaches of the cave
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Recent Examples of abysmal
That’s fine, but tackles are a misleading stat, and the true stats regarding linebacker performance were abysmal — although not as ugly as simply watching the tape.
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Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Shoddy perimeter defense, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness and abysmal long-range shooting were too much for Miami to overcome.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Granted, the success of recycling plastic is abysmal — the U.S. rate is roughly 7% — but in theory it can be done.
—Karen Mockler, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
Poole, meanwhile, spiraled into an abysmal offensive season that snowballed.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Shoddy perimeter defense, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness and abysmal long-range shooting were too much for Miami to overcome.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Granted, the success of recycling plastic is abysmal — the U.S. rate is roughly 7% — but in theory it can be done.
—Karen Mockler, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
Poole, meanwhile, spiraled into an abysmal offensive season that snowballed.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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