awful
Example Sentences
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What happens to the endangered desert tortoises is awful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Turns out pairing Carmelo Anthony, Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, DeAndre Jordan and, yes, Russell Westbrook was a recipe for a truly awful 33-win team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
She said: "I would wake up in the night trying to rip it off my face. I felt suffocated. I've tried every single mask going, but no, it's awful."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
It would be awful if Maine let her go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
I know he must miss you and the others something awful.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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