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penniless

[pen-i-lis] / ˈpɛn ɪ lɪs /


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He smuggled himself into Hong Kong as a penniless 12-year-old escaping famine in communist China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He was a humble guy who some said died penniless.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Wright also exerted financial control, leaving her "penniless".

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

So, if you happen to be one of the winners of tonight’s now $980 million Mega Millions jackpot, then how can you ensure you don’t end up penniless?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

Pollard was completely alone and penniless in a remote town of a foreign country.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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