awful

Example Sentences

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"But we didn't and I suppose I feel like I hope the money that we've worked hard to raise hasn't been used to put children in an awful position."

From BBC

"The goals are awful from our standards. You can't give away chances like that at this level."

From Barron's

"Sam," Anastasia said in a serious voice, "I have something very important to tell you. Horrible, awful news. You're going to hate it just as much as I do."

From Literature

People have asked before, I would never run for office because it seems awful and I have young kids.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s an awful lot that Congress can do — like Congress has basically full power over the manner of congressional elections,” he said in an interview with Salon.

From Salon