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impoverished

[im-pov-er-isht, -pov-risht] / ɪmˈpɒv ər ɪʃt, -ˈpɒv rɪʃt /


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They had not been walked for four weeks before the attack and a dog behaviour expert had described conditions inside Warren's home as "impoverished".

From BBC

She said Warren's dogs were kept in an "impoverished environment" and had not been walked for four weeks before the incident, making them "incredibly frustrated".

From BBC

"We've seen impoverished support for SEN services, there are serious maintenance issues," she said.

From BBC

As an impoverished and ailing Mozart struggles to complete his “Requiem” before his death at the age of 35, Salieri is torn between his fidelity to music and his loyalty to his own career.

From Los Angeles Times

He has a bold new ambition: bringing energy to millions of people in impoverished nations.

From The Wall Street Journal