shoddy
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When he finally buys a seemingly more respectable house, it turns out to be shoddy and overpriced.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The Angels’ shoddy defense exacerbated the scoring spree.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Experts raised concerns about shoddy construction and signs of erosion.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
But they angered him by withholding a final payment, instructing him to first complete his shoddy work to a higher standard.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The farm flourished, and the widow Richardson gained a reputation as a hard bargainer, but one whose crop was always good, and who never sold shoddy for better merchandise.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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