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unsanitary

[uhn-san-i-ter-ee] / ʌnˈsæn ɪˌtɛr i /


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The display also said the company had refused to address unsanitary conditions, including odors and the spread of flies and rodents into nearby properties.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Many detention facilities reportedly suffer from overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and spotty access to healthcare.

From Slate Jul. 8, 2026

It is further claimed the property was unsanitary, with soiled nappies and spoiled food and drink littered around.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Around the tents, workers are busy renovating the unsanitary restrooms, installing showers and connecting them to the water supply, and hooking up electricity.

From Barron's Mar. 31, 2026

The guests would “oh” and “ah,” for it was a masterpiece: a pagoda molded out of butter, curved roofs rising tier upon tier, but my mother could only think how unsanitary it was.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz




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