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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a very bad precedent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing an action or decision that sets a negative example for future behavior or actions.
Example: "The decision to overlook the rules in this case could create a very bad precedent for future cases."
Alternatives: "a harmful precedent" or "a negative example".
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A very bad precedent.
"A very bad precedent has been set.
The ban "set a very bad precedent," he said.
It has the potential to set a very bad precedent".
At best, that sets a very bad precedent.
"This sets a very bad precedent of using this law for that purpose".
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"In my judgment, this is very bad public policy -- to have a referendum on issues critical to the Department of the Navy, issues critical to our men and women in uniform, and it sets very bad precedents," he said.
This proposal sets a very bad, very dangerous precedent.
But there's a very bad reason not to return to the marbles, which is that doing so would set a precedent.
"A very bad guy".
A very bad boy.
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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.

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