impoverished
Example Sentences
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Islamist militants have been known to operate in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
From BBC
Somaliland's lack of international recognition has hampered access to foreign loans, aid and investment, and the territory remains deeply impoverished.
From Barron's
Its lack of international recognition has hampered access to foreign loans, aid and investment, and the region remains deeply impoverished.
From Barron's
The impoverished Central American nation of 11 million people relies heavily on the remittances sent by migrants working in the U.S.
“The Worlds I See” is also a scientific autobiography, a compelling account of Li’s personal and intellectual journey from the impoverished circumstances of a Chinese immigrant family life to a wealthy and world-leading university lab.
From Los Angeles Times
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