- past tense form of impoverish.
- past participle of impoverish.
impoverished
Example Sentences
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Pereira's worst affected neighborhoods were also its most impoverished, with homeless people, Venezuelan migrants and street vendors in precarious situations bearing the brunt of the impact.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Al-Khair Foundation provides emergency relief and developmental support in "some of the world's most impoverished areas", according to its website.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Skidelsky’s description of Hayek’s position on these matters is an impoverished one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
While Myanmar has been massively impoverished by the civil war, it has also emerged as a major global supplier of mined rare earth minerals -- vital for China's production of renewable energy technology.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
As dinner begins, Mrs. Darcy goes on and on about her foundation, where she helps women and children from impoverished countries with something called micro grants.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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