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become poorer



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If wars destroy wealth or scarce oil drives up production costs, the world’s economies will become poorer.

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

Since then, official data shows the area has become poorer still and last May, people decided to toss the political dice once more by voting Reform.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

“The rich have become richer, and the poor have become poorer — a group I now belong to,” said Mondabric, the Le Pen voter in Béziers.

From Washington Post Apr. 5, 2022

Subsequently, poor neighborhoods become poorer, and residents’ relationships with social institutions meant to alleviate poverty and inequality — like the criminal legal system — deteriorate.

From Seattle Times Feb. 18, 2022

His people had become poorer and poorer, and the long, cold winter was upon them.

From Gabriel and the Hour Book by Everhart, Adelaide




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