deplorable

Example Sentences

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At the time, he came across an obscure state law that allows a judge to take over properties in deplorable circumstances where owners were unwilling or unable to make repairs.

From Los Angeles Times

But that is widely viewed as a deplorable opinion.

From Salon

“The deplorable mischaracterizations and homophobic slurs directed towards our LGBTQ+ and our Catholic communities were repulsive and offensive,” Hanycz said before a press event detailing plans for a new medical school.

From Seattle Times

"We can never get used to this because it is both, of course, morally deplorable, but also it is so incredibly dumb," Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S.

From Reuters

"Meanwhile, it is deplorable that, despite the police decision, I remain the subject of what appears to be a smear campaign conducted through leaks, false innuendo and briefings."

From BBC