poor

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Even though the current test is notably more difficult, the results, though improved, remain poor in absolute terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Fran Lebowitz had Trump’s number when she called him “a poor person’s idea of a rich person”; Dolly Parton got it right when she pointed out the high cost of looking cheap.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Reasons to look for a new adviser include failure to listen, high fees, the adviser’s retirement, poor communication, disappointing performance, different values, ineffective advice and bad rapport, according to this survey by Financial Advisor Magazine.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"Inadequate basic safeguards, including poor management of authentication signing keys and lax access controls" caused the personal data of around 37.5 million users to be exposed, the commission said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“But—if I am a security risk,” said poor Harry, “surely they will not stop with taking my store.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom