be poor
Example Sentences
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That means solar systems whose chemistry is very different from ours may be poor candidates in the search for life.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
To be sure, prediction markets can be poor at forecasting, as was shown with one Supreme Court pick years ago.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025
They may be earning little, and their working conditions may be poor, but if their co-worker fails to show up to relieve them, they have no choice but to stay.
From Salon • Jul. 29, 2025
She has said she would rather die than be poor, and her oldest son has said his entire life is tied to his dad’s business.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025
“This will no doubt be poor consolation for you who felt a brother’s love for him.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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