pennilessness

Example Sentences

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I’d spent an hour moaning over my latte about my state of pennilessness when my friend interrupted to ask whether I planned on entering my book in the new Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript award.

From The Guardian • Jun. 4, 2013

She had wanted to wear her sister’s elaborate wedding dress, but their pennilessness called for something less formal.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

She had few relatives, and none of them had any intention of burdening themselves with her pennilessness.

From Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" by Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)

They lived in dread of the pettiest casual expense, for the day of pennilessness was again approaching.

From New Grub Street by Gissing, George

The prospect of abject pennilessness filled the damsel's eyes with woe.

From The Belovéd Vagabond by Locke, William John