illiteracy

Example Sentences

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The proposals went from cancelling foreign debts to investing in tackling illiteracy and public health.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Her Imagination Library, inspired by her belief that her father had been “crippled” by illiteracy, has reportedly distributed some 300 million books to children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

In a lesser-known history, the federal government helped bring public education to Southern white children, whose illiteracy rates prior to Reconstruction were five times as high as in the North.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2025

Contrary to Jordan’s genuine or pretend historical illiteracy, James articulates an ethos of acknowledgement, gratitude and appreciation of lineage.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2024

But she was so witty and clever and warmhearted that she made of living a high joyous thing and in time he began to overlook her illiteracy.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith