appalling

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"There are now serious questions for authorities in the West Midlands to answer about what could be an appalling scandal happening right here on British high streets."

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But the country's teeth were in an appalling state after World War Two and pent-up demand was much greater than politicians anticipated.

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Lunny described her staff being asked to act out Timothy's behaviour as "appalling".

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Last year, the Transport Secretary described the scheme as "an appalling mess".

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The couple are being held in separate cells in "appalling" and deteriorating conditions, according to Mr Bennett.

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