You describe something as ~ to emphasize that it is extremely unpleasant. (INFORMAL)
The atmosphere in Washington is ~...
ADJ emphasis
You describe something as ~ to emphasize that it is extremely unpleasant. (INFORMAL)
The atmosphere in Washington is ~...
ADJ emphasis
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