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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

All in all, the famous spot in the heart of London turned into a rate window into the ocean, showcasing creatures from its depths.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Iran’s currency is getting obliterated With Iran’s economy in free fall, the country’s currency is getting dragged down too and continues to find new depths with the regime facing a major cash crunch soon.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

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On the ground, others install drainage systems and use tractors equipped with machinery to sew panels of heavy synthetic liner across the bottoms of the ponds and seal away phosphate production waste.

— Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Greeks pretty much exclusively wear the briefest of bikinis, and one reason for that is to guarantee minimum tan lines, so forget the tankini and break out a two-piece like this Left on Friday Bikini Top with matching bottoms.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of bottoms

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The 30,000-square-foot Toyota Battery Center of North America in Saline will serve as the automaker’s central North American hub for battery development and evaluation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Here the 40,000-square-foot wellness facility—the largest dedicated spa on Shura Island—includes 39 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms that overlook lagoons and gardens.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of feet

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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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