poor
Example Sentences
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"You are met with really poor words from people," Kay, 33, from Manchester, told Woman's Hour's Guide to Life in an episode about navigating conversations around infertility.
From BBC • 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
Rory McIlroy’s successes have been interspersed with periods of poor play.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
In January, India's civil aviation regulator imposed a fine of $2.45 million on IndiGo for poor roster planning that led to large-scale cancellations in December.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
They force him to drink some horrid potion, and next thing you know the poor chap’s evacuating from both ends.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
