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The phrase "a dreadful one for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or event that is particularly unfortunate or negative for someone or something.
Example: "The storm was a dreadful one for the coastal towns, causing extensive damage and flooding."
Alternatives: "a terrible situation for" or "a disastrous event for".
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Last year was a dreadful one for Berkshire.
By most measures, it was a good day for the Indians and a dreadful one for the Yankees, who blew a five-run lead in the seventh inning against one of the worst teams in baseball.
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The Sparks were a dreadful one-for-12 from beyond the three-point arc, and they committed 14 turnovers, which led to 23 points for the Mercury.
It'd be as big a change as any, and a dreadful one to get used to.
He said, 'You're not interested in this, are you?' I said, 'No, I'm not, I can't do that right now.' " Jordan, the Charlotte team's controlling owner, went from inquiring about the most credentialed coach alive to hiring the virtually unknown Mike Dunlap, who lasted one season, another dreadful one for the Bobcats under Jordan's ownership.
Now, naming an innocent party in an attempt to get yourself out of trouble is certainly a dreadful act, one for which got Knox three years in jail.
It is a dreadful one.
A really dreadful one.
Team America: World Police features a whole song about how dreadful one of his films was.
But for those who appreciate movies, this obviously is a dreadful idea, one that should meet with protest and boycott.
Already I was heartbroken; here was a gentleman who was crying for help and enduring a dreadful way of life – one he certainly didn't sign up for.
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