appalling

Example Sentences

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Cdr Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: "Since this appalling attack last week, we have been working continuously to investigate and identify those responsible."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This stuff is all absolutely appalling, and it is an unqualified good that she’ll be out the door.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

We’ve all seen the appalling videos of masked agents ambushing and abducting these migrants in the halls of New York’s immigration court as they’re leaving a hearing.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The couple are being held in separate cells in "appalling" and deteriorating conditions, according to Mr Bennett.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Loose-joint breaking-point colors, and whether you find them beautiful or find them appalling, they do make the women seem more festive, and less exhausted.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver