the bad

noun

: the unpleasant things that happen to people
You have to take the good with the bad.

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And maybe, Varang isn’t the bad guy after all. — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026 Paul took it on the chin, while admitting that the bad reviews stung. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026 Any crackdown should protect that access while still going after the bad actors abusing the system. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026 Naomi Watts, 57, has never been one to shy away from talking about women's perimenopausal and menopausal health — the good, the bad and the spicy. — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the bad

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“The bad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bad. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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