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[poor] / pʊər /






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The Harvard University economist and his co-authors have documented how poor kids in some neighborhoods can grow up to earn far more than others who grow up just blocks away.

From The Wall Street Journal

There have been a number of occasions where these players and staff have approached the away end sheepishly this season following a poor display on the road.

From BBC

Phillipson said: "Suspensions will always play a critical role in helping heads manage poor behaviour, but time at home today can too easily mean children retreating to social media, gaming and the online world."

From BBC

Spurs finished fourth in the 36-team table, giving a welcome boost to Thomas Frank's side after a poor domestic campaign.

From Barron's

“Because you know what? You were a poor communicator.”

From MarketWatch