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nadirs

noun

plural of nadir

as in depths

the lowest point or level the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling

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as in bottoms

the lowest part, place, or point got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar

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Recent Examples of nadirs Of the many nadirs this season — from letting a two-goal lead slip against Bournemouth to their existing run of five defeats in six league games from December 14 — the chastening 3-0 loss against Wolves on January 3 ranks high. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026

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Noun

By April 2026, the president's net economic approval rating was plying depths last seen under President Joe Biden amid the aftermath of the pandemic, when the country was facing high inflation and elevated unemployment.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
These ancient systems are silent observers of history, capturing thousands of years’ worth of stories in depths of peat that patiently await discovery.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of depths

Noun

His long tusks were pale white; the bottoms of his feet splayed out wide under his skinny legs, the better to stabilize on sand.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
The mother-of-two wore a pair of white bottoms with a matching skirt and silk angel wings across her shoulders.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of bottoms

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In southern Colorado, flooding was even worse than forecast and 3 feet higher than a 100-year flood on the San Juan River only a year ago.

— MEAD GRUVER, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The new ship will also be longer, measuring around 16 feet (5 meters) longer than the F-110 at 492 feet (150 meters).

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of feet

Noun

Poland also has over 86,000 places of refuge offering a lower level of protection such as basements, underground garages or subway stations, and catering for around 23 million people.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
People let us into their kitchens, basements and living rooms.

— Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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