poor person
Example Sentences
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“I am a poor person, a poor migrant living here in peace,” he said outside the embassy, where other Nigerians had begun camping, fearing for their safety.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
"In the wealthiest society in the world, we could give every poor person a voucher," McClure said.
From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2022
You’re absolutely freaking right that you shouldn’t be the example of a “good” poor person because being poor doesn’t define your value as a person.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2022
So, of course, it’s much harder for a poor person to come to America and realize their dreams than it is for a wealthy person to come to America and realize their dreams.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2022
Kermit liked to linger and talk the ear off of the poor person who answered the door.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
