Sentence examples for proved dreadful from inspiring English sources

But one of his roles was to raise funds, and the timing proved dreadful.

Of late they have proved a dreadful investment worse by far than government bonds.

Equally, although he proved to be a truly dreadful boyfriend, once I'd got used to him, his dreadfulness became a part of me.

In this great form, as Dante proved in Hell,There is no dreadful thing that can't be saidIn passing.

In this great form, as Dante proved in Hell, There is no dreadful thing that can't be said In passing.

by Sharon Levy In this great form, as Dante proved in Hell,There is no dreadful thing that can't be saidIn passing.

Others who proved resistant to Wagner's operas included Gioachino Rossini, who said "Wagner has wonderful moments, and dreadful quarters of an hour".

Neither do the spineless plebeians, who wring their ineffectual hands, or even the unprincipled tribunes, whose wan hope is that the dreadful news will prove false.

Which seems to prove that nice can sometimes be as unnerving as dreadful.

Of late, Mr. Zuma has spoken of his forthcoming trial not as a dreadful burden but as a welcome opportunity to prove his innocence and provide a civics lesson.

Sony, Panasonic and Sharp all had a dreadful 2012 - and will be hoping to prove at CES that they can still deliver innovative products in the face of stiff competition from South Korea and China.