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penurious

[puh-noor-ee-uhs, -nyoor-] / pəˈnʊər i əs, -ˈnyʊər- /


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There his followers learn about his penurious childhood and his own children's lives.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2023

China is increasingly likely to grow old before it gets rich, consigning hundreds of millions of Chinese to a penurious and often lonely old age.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2023

As he plots his revenge, Satine must choose between penurious love and oppressive, though posh, security.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2022

As three penurious gold prospectors, and Lloyd a conservative party activist, the 1910 climbers cherished their departed Republican, William McKinley.

From The Guardian • Nov. 8, 2018

Are you willing to lead a life of penurious denial and of study?

From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by Copus, John E.




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