appalling
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First Minister John Swinney called it an "absolutely appalling case", and said her family would be supported by the Scottish government and the FCDO.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
"At that point, I told the people with me let's go there for work... let's try our luck too," she added, saying she wanted to leave for Europe because she works "under appalling conditions".
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Its chief executive Kevan Hodges, who has a 13-strong team of education specialists and part-time staff, described the situation as "appalling".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"We didn't think we could be any more shocked at their appalling treatment, but in this case we are absolutely flabbergasted," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
No more inns now, among these appalling slopes of snow and granite.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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