poor
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The construction workers "lacked safety gear" like hardhats, boots, safety belts and lifelines, and worked under poor lighting and with no visible safety signages, she added.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
His engineers turned down the request, and the McLarens stuck with the inters, Norris using their extra warmth and poor starts from both Mercedes to take the lead.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
"The aggression against Al-Qard al-Hassan is an aggression against hundreds of thousands of poor people and those with limited income," Qassem said.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
The Bundibugyo Ebola strain has no authorized vaccine or treatment; officials blame past U.S. foreign-aid cuts for poor preparedness.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The poor sap waved both away and pulled himself upright, walking away from the group with a strong nothing to see here vibe.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
