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of pennilessness when my friend interrupted to ask whether I planned on entering my book in the new Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript award.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

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

From The Belovéd Vagabond by Locke, William John

My efforts are utterly vain; I suppose the prospect of pennilessness is itself a hindrance; the fear haunts me.

From New Grub Street by Gissing, George

His impulse is to be chivalrous, for chivalry is not regulated by income nor deadened by pennilessness.

From The Leaven in a Great City by Betts, Lillian William