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How to pronounce squalid
“squalid” pronunciation in British English
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“squalid” in real sentences
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She lived in squalid conditions.
Sky News
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squalid and awful by comparison.
The School of Life
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It makes it sound like, you know, squalid.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
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Jill Bender: They were notorious for their squalid living conditions,
UNCG Special Collections and University Archives
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