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squalid

[skwol-id, skwaw-lid] / ˈskwɒl ɪd, ˈskwɔ lɪd /


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A springer spaniel who was one of 84 dogs living in "squalid conditions" in a family home has been given a second chance at life.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

A colonial-era complex built by the British, Insein is known for its squalid and overcrowded conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

After three years of devastating conflict, about 80% of Gaza’s roughly 2.1 million people are now displaced, with about half of them living in squalid, rodent-infested encampments where they are reliant on humanitarian aid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

When the BBC visited the London properties with the Met police, officers said squalid conditions were the norm when it comes to cuckooed premises.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

And home was as squalid psychically as physically.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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