deplorable

Example Sentences

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Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, accused him of a “deplorable” performance of parental duties.

From Washington Post

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Criticism by European governments of the push to reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes into world sports before the 2024 Paris Games was called “deplorable” by the International Olympic Committee leader on Thursday.

From Washington Times

"It is deplorable to see that some governments do not want to respect the majority within the Olympic movement and all stakeholders, nor the autonomy of sport," added Bach.

From BBC

“It’s deplorable that these governments don’t address the question of double standards with which we have been confronted,” the German lawyer said.

From Seattle Times

A citizens’ council that advises the government’s National Migration Institute issued a statement Tuesday describing “deplorable” conditions at the facilities.

From Washington Post