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squalor

[skwol-er, skwaw-ler] / ˈskwɒl ər, ˈskwɔ lər /


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By rubber-stamping a fourth term despite these toxic scandals, football's governing bodies are showing they are content to sit in rotten squalor rather than strive for something better.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

This impressionistic novel intimately evokes the squalor, fear and fervent striving of Depression-era New York.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

They mourned the loss of entertainment industry jobs and despaired over homeless people living in squalor.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

The court heard that Pereira made allegations of Home Office "corruption", claimed illegal immigrants were employed by the government department and those in the system were living in "squalor".

From BBC Feb. 28, 2026

Emma and Carrie lived in squalor, depending on charity, food donations, and makeshift work to support a meager lifestyle.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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