Example Sentences

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I'm ashamed to know that so many children are living in squaller and unable to achieve their full potential because of the economic disparities that exist in our country.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2019

This isn’t the squaller that you helped cleanse, Omega Man-style.

From The Guardian • Sep. 24, 2015

When he determines that his wife has deceived him, the House of Cards architect opts for deranged sangfroid; Max slobbers into an impotent sulk; and Henry behaves as a gentleman and a squaller.

From Time Magazine Archive

Many and many is the little squaller I go and pacify, and carry as well as I can up the cliff: but I beg pardon, Miss, hope I don't offend.

From Emilie the Peacemaker by Geldart, Mrs. Thomas

"Come along then, Pete; we'll take a look in at thet squaller, an' see how bad he's hurted."

From Woodcraft or, How a Patrol Leader Made Good by Douglas, Alan