pauper

Example Sentences

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A Nigerian mum might say: 'Do you want to live your life as a pauper forever?'

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

It also helped that Crawford was not exactly a pauper and got only marginally outspent in a race that saw over $107 million in expenditures.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2025

He kept a stash of money sewed into his ragged coat and conveniently escaped for a hot bath and a good meal while pretending to pass as a pauper.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2024

Many were buried in Portland cemeteries, some in unmarked pauper graves.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

“Believe it or not, I have spent the day among paupers. A pauper is someone who is exceptionally poor,” she added, by way of explanation to Alexander and Beowulf.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood