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Bad news

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Noun
  1. 1
    News of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events. uncountable

    "Yes, we just heard the bad news yesterday. We're so sorry for your loss."

  2. 2
    An irritating, troublesome or harmful object, situation or individual. idiomatic, uncountable

    "Mark my words: that guy is bad news."

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