become poorer
Example Sentences
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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
A nation does not become poorer because it loses one year of working days in seven by keeping the Sabbath.
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles
