at the worst

Example Sentences

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In other sports we are having an extended conversation about Olympic pressure, and whether there’s something about Games which causes even the best to unravel at the worst possible time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors tend to panic sell at the worst possible times because they rely on others for their stock tips.

From Barron's

The crisis hit at the worst possible time.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Almost like an annoying friend. Your annoying, anxious, worry-wart friend who shows up at the worst times.”

From Literature

It wasn’t an injury or an uncontrollable act that doomed them this time, but rather a rash of discipline errors that came at the worst possible time.

From Los Angeles Times