appallingly
Example Sentences
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"Social media is appallingly toxic," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
If he did, Fidell told me, Kelly could sue him in federal claims court—and very likely succeed at getting his pay restored and making the Pentagon’s civilian leaders look appallingly petty.
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026
His colleagues are given duties at which they either excel or fail appallingly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
"He behaved absolutely appallingly, it's despicable," Sir Chris added.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
She had a heap of appallingly dirty mats that Tendai assumed was the babies’ bedding.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
