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The woeful inadequacy of such forecasts in the past is the cause of many of our current problems.
The problem was that in that force area there was a woeful lack of local authority secure accommodation where the children could be put.
Why was there such woeful preparation and why is there such inadequate funding?
He showed a woeful ignorance of the history of the railway system and the railway industry.
A woeful tale was brought to my attention recently.
Investment would provide a start to recovery in the construction industry, which is in a woeful state.
There seems to be a woeful lack of information about this.
I fear that over the years there has been a woeful lack of leadership, particularly for our youth and athletes.
