poor

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Bill followed it up by saying he'd have a poor stadium and a great team because the people come to see the team.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The good news for investors is that high valuations for stocks have historically been a poor predictor of returns over the following year–a pricey market can and often does move higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For years, community members have raised concerns about the high rates of asthma and poor respiratory health among children and residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

What fueled the run-up in cocoa futures was poor weather in West African nations, including Ghana and the Ivory Coast, the source of roughly 70% of the world’s cocoa beans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And, with all that racket going on, Cindy—my poor little cat—got so scared she climbed on top of the house and I didn’t think I’d ever get her down.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls