appalling

Example Sentences

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“I was aware of the verdict at the time of the visit. What has subsequently emerged about the extent of the abuse is appalling and something I strongly distance myself from,” Rubenstein said.

From Salon

Speaking to the Inquiry in 2024, he apologised on behalf of Fujitsu "for our part in this appalling miscarriage of justice".

From BBC

On the same programme, Conservative shadow cabinet member Stuart Andrew also called the comments "disgraceful" and "appalling".

From BBC

The two disasters have striking similarities, and not only in their appalling impact on victims.

From BBC

Whether you have sympathy for him, think his behaviour is appalling, or something in between, there's clearly a poisonous row raging over what he did.

From BBC