appalling

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If Scotland were to beat only England in the Six Nations it would be considered an appalling season, not one that was saved by overcoming the Auld Enemy.

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The horrified looks on the faces of the GB curlers said more than words could about that appalling opening end.

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Sir Vince Cable, who was business secretary at the time, described sharing the briefing as "appalling behaviour".

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Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said while the figures were "appalling" they were "not a surprise" and said the "evil of antisemitism" must be called out.

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"I again call on the Hong Kong authorities to end this appalling ordeal and release him on humanitarian grounds, so that he may be reunited with his family," Cooper said in a statement.

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