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poor

[poor] / pʊər /






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Or you might have been at the table of the Little Sisters of the Poor, a religious order of Roman Catholic sisters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"Poor insulation and outdated windows mean classrooms can become uncomfortably hot, which has a direct impact on pupils' ability to learn and regulate," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Poor weather probably pushed some of that hiring into March.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

At every level, it’s the same performance: Poor me, I’m the victim, everybody hates me, but I am still teeming with courage.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

"Poor Sherlock," George said, sighing as she typed.

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene




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