shoddy
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Shoddy initial construction of schools, widely described as “tofu” buildings, was widely blamed for the heavy loss of children then.
From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023
Shoddy data collection, however, prevented officials from tracking repeat offenders.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2023
Shoddy tackling has been the theme of the losses to the Steelers and Bears, in which Seattle has given up a combined 59 points.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022
Shoddy roads and public transport have dire effects in big cities.
From Economist • Jun. 25, 2015
Old Shoddy sits in his easy-chair, And cracks his jokes and drinks his ale, Dumb to the shivering soldier's prayer, Deaf to the widows' and orphans' wail.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various
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