squalor

Example Sentences

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Our chickens, on the other hand, are treated abominably, packed in tightly with their germy brethren, raised in squalor, pumped with hormones, and only made clean at the end.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

Dogs that were rescued from squalor are now fighting crime on the streets of Manchester.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

At the 1971 Pan American Games, for example, the athletes lived in squalor while AAU officials stayed in plush hotels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2025

California’s struggle around homelessness has been a black eye and a contentious soft spot for years, and even the most sympathetic of Californians are tired of the squalor and pain.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Emma and Carrie lived in squalor, depending on charity, food donations, and makeshift work to support a meager lifestyle.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee