rock bottom

Example Sentences

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When he woke up outside on a stranger’s futon with no money to his name, he knew he’d hit rock bottom.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

After hitting rock bottom with Grinch, USC gave up 10 fewer points per game under Lynn and nearly 50 fewer yards per game on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

In terms of motivation, Scottish party insiders describe a party that has been rebuilt from rock bottom since Sarwar took over in 2021 with the sole purpose of fighting the coming election.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

She hit rock bottom in the mid 1980s.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

My career as a personal assistant hit rock bottom one summer morning when Valencia greeted me with a flyer she'd taken from the window of an exotic-bird shop located on the corner.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris