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- adjective
comparative form ofshoddy : moreshoddy
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Examples
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A Japan-style nuclear disaster, for instance, would be "a catastrophe for the regime" in China, said Dragonomics' managing director, Arthur Kroeber, because nuclear-plant construction is likely to be shoddier than in Japan, and government's ability to manage a crisis far more limited.
In Fast-Growing China, Dangers Threaten to Hamper Its Success Bob Davis 2011
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With inebriated puppets and an eerie soundtrack, consider it a shoddier predecessor to Thunderbirds.
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They've managed to play even shoddier than expected.
It's Getting Late Early for the Mets Brian Costa 2011
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"The last thing beleaguered American consumers need right now is higher prices and shoddier cellphone service," he adds.
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With inebriated puppets and an eerie soundtrack, consider it a shoddier predecessor to Thunderbirds.
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Personal Liberty: Free trade means that the government will no longer force you to buy shoddier or more expensive goods just because they are made in this country.
Trade Conference, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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Worst Destination: The Detroit Lions have been one of the NFL's shoddier outfits in recent years, and yet in three straight trips over three straight seasons, the Redskins have flirted with disaster.
Redskins-Lions, Best and Worst Dan Steinberg 2010
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Defence cuts will mean shoddier accommodation for military families.
An election victory is only the start of the battle for Cameron 2010
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Defence cuts will mean shoddier accommodation for military families.
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Defence cuts will mean shoddier accommodation for military families.
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