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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

As Moore piloted a research boat last month, the largest Great Lake was calm and pancake flat, its water so clear the bottom could be seen at multiple depths.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
The depths of all four are consistent with fractures and voids documented at nearby sites.

— Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of depths

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The Giants announced on Friday that Mayer, who is currently recovering from a stress reaction in his left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a previous injury.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Overlooking the entirety of Dubrovnik is the 1,350-foot Mount Srd.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of feet

Noun

Homes, basements, backyards and city streets have flooded as far as seven blocks south of the riverbank, and evacuated homeowners are returning to scrape together supplies and salvage belongings.

— Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026
At trainings—held online, and in kitchens, basements, and alleyways—people were taught what to do if they were denied an acta, and how to handle the militares guarding the premises.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

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