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Example sentences for: lousy

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It argues that most families don't need two incomes, and that day care is a lousy substitute for parental care.
The attack did not provoke riots and further bloodshed, in part because the soldier was a lousy shot and failed to kill anyone, and in part because Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expeditiously phoned Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to condemn the shooting.
Over the years, the new sound may acquire its own distinction: a dignified gentleman announcing Ahem! to gain attention, rather than actually clearing his throat, or someone cackling Yukkety yuk yuk! at a lousy joke.
It's also why he would make a lousy president.
Molinari, perky and charming as a politician, does lousy guest interviews and mangles the chitchat with her co-host.