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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bad run" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a period of poor performance or unfavorable outcomes, often in contexts like sports, business, or personal experiences.
Example: "After a bad run of losses, the team decided to change their strategy for the upcoming games."
Alternatives: "a rough patch" or "a tough streak".
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It's not a bad run, I suppose.
Leary had already had a bad run of personal troubles.
We are on a bad run at the moment.
Everybody says we have a bad run defense.
"Marash has really had a bad run," Mr. Vulaj said.
Recent years have offered a bad run for many Democrats.
ANGELA MERKEL, Germany's chancellor, has had a bad run of late.
Everything came crashing down when Vernon had a bad run playing poker.
Break point for Dimitrov after a bad run of points from Nadal.
Thirty-five yeass an an independent bookseller: it wasn't a bad run.
Poor Nigel Hamilton; he's having a bad run of luck with big biographical projects.
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