poor

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The most vulnerable countries are poor energy importers such as sub-Saharan countries and small island nations that have little policy room to navigate because of their fiscal health.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“L.A. was losing art because of its poor facilities,” Govan said, noting that Perenchio explicitly told him he would not leave his collection to the old buildings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The charity said cases of large numbers of animals being kept at one address could be linked to mental health struggles, the cost of living crisis, or breeders operating with poor practices.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Acting on emotions creates what analysts call a “behavior gap,” which is the difference between strong returns and poor returns that tend to be associated with reactionary decision-making.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

But… if it was so easy to get rich, why was everyone so poor around here?

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo