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awful

[aw-fuhl] / ˈɔ fəl /


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I can’t imagine how awful that must have been for you, given how seriously you take your work.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

"What happened that day was awful," Robinson said from the bench.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“Ye can make awful music and still be right about Hitler.”

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Each awful encounter on the father and daughter’s journey dims their faith in humanity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“He’s awful skinny. Do you think his legs will have any meat?”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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