unsanitary
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New York's notorious Rikers Island jail, long criticized for unsanitary and violent conditions, will miss a deadline for the vast complex to close down, prompting disappointment from activists.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has cited Lineage for unsanitary and nuisance conditions related to rodent and pest control violations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Many detention facilities reportedly suffer from overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and spotty access to healthcare.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
It is further claimed the property was unsanitary, with soiled nappies and spoiled food and drink littered around.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Despite the unsanitary presentation, the milk was ambrosial—fragrantly nutty, delightfully heavy on the tongue, unlike anything I had encountered before.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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