poor
Example Sentences
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Most Smart Sampa arrests have occurred in outlying neighborhoods, with many of those detained migrants from poorer regions of Brazil's interior.
From Barron's
"I'm like you," the governor told the audience as he cited his poor exam results and difficulty reading.
From BBC
Some of the suggested reasons for this are poor investment from the UK government and pension funds; the perceived weakness of the London Stock Exchange; and better tax breaks elsewhere.
From BBC
Every step of my application had felt like a dare, an endeavor I’d taken on because graduation was approaching and my preference for parties over academics had left me with poor grades and no plans.
From Literature
Multiplex has previously said in evidence that infection problems arose because of design choices by the health board or poor maintenance.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
