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The phrase "a bad direction for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a course of action or guidance that is considered unfavorable or unwise.
Example: "The decision to cut funding for education is a bad direction for our community's future."
Alternatives: "an unfavorable path for" or "a poor choice for".
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The trades were said to be northeasterlies, which in theory was not a bad direction, for a south-facing coast, but somehow they were always sideshore at Cliffs, and strong enough to ruin most spots from that angle.
Ultimately, this move towards collaborative reading is a bad direction for Amazon - and yes, they've added Twitter and Facebook integration as well.
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"This situation could be going in a bad direction for us," said a source in close touch with Southern Weekly staff.
And with the introduction of Hiram Lodge in last week's season premiere after a season-long build-up, it wouldn't be a bad direction for the show.
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"We're not in a crisis yet, but all of the trends are in a bad direction," said the insurance commissioner for California, which had to prevent insurers from abruptly dropping fire victims.
"Things are moving in a bad direction.
"This is a government turning in a bad direction".
And things had been going in a bad direction.
"Everything that goes in the direction of proliferation is a bad direction".
It's how we know that the world is headed in a bad direction.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com