destitution
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Destitution, he said in effect, is just around the corner.
From Time Magazine Archive
Our recent articles on "Scientific Destitution in New York" and "The Scientific Value of the Central Park," have called forth numerous letters from correspondents, and have been extensively noticed by the press.
An example of this is offered by the one she originated on hearing the first terrible cry of Destitution in the Highlands.
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 462 Volume 18, New Series, November 6, 1852 by Chambers, Robert
In the autumn of 1912 Mrs. Webb came to the conclusion that the work of the National Committee for the Prevention of Destitution could not be carried on indefinitely on a large scale.
From The History of the Fabian Society by Pease, Edward R.
Destitution is relieved more amply and wisely, while industry and intelligence are encouraged by opportunity to enjoy comforts and luxuries once almost or altogether out of the reach of monarchs.
From Liberty In The Nineteenth Century by Holland, Frederic May
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