poor

Example Sentences

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He unloaded assets early if his team concluded they were a poor fit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The bike was in a poor condition with the only brake lever being on the left handle, the side he was holding the phone on, Bunch said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The poor, of course, are hurt most by inflation.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Levine said recent studies show that a lower sperm count is associated with higher morbidity — meaning a low sperm count can be a marker of poor health in general.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

A few years ago, he’d planted heart-eaters all along the south fence of his garden, and had nearly killed the poor, sensitive crying kits.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman