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The woman making the request, Suerkis Polanco, explained that her family was flat broke and facing eviction from their “chete” in early January.

From Seattle Times Feb. 4, 2024

When he was first elected in 1979, he was flat broke.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2023

Left there nearly flat broke and a broken golfer.

From Golf Digest Feb. 7, 2020

“I’m flat broke and I want to get a sandwich, and if I do this I can do that,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2016

“Dad, how are we going to pay him when .. “When we’re flat broke?

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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