appalling
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Sam Blom-Cooper, a barrister for Brown, told the court his client denied the allegations and was intent on going in front of a jury to clear the "stains of these appalling allegations."
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
In his speech, Robinson also addressed what he called "appalling" crimes committed by the party's former leader Jeffrey Donaldson.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
"What makes this reckless behaviour even more appalling is that in some cases it is being done for social media likes regardless of the potentially devastating impact it might have on innocent people and themselves."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Hilliard said Bush was motivated by "financial greed" and was "so preoccupied with his own enrichment" he allowed the site to descend into an "appalling" state.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Shining my headlamp in his direction, I reflexively recoiled when I saw the appalling condition of his face.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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