unthriftiness

Example Sentences

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I cannot accuse myself of either voluntary unthriftiness or neglect of my business, but there are some situations in which it seems impossible for human exertion to stem the torrent of misfortune.

From The History of Sandford and Merton by Day, Thomas

This results in unthriftiness caused by imperfect digestion and assimilation of the feed.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

The loss due to the damage to the fleece is usually greater than that resulting from unthriftiness.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

What is that but both unthriftiness and dotage?

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by Hazlitt, William Carew

Intestinal obstruction, thrombo-embolic colics, unthriftiness and a weakened, anaemic condition may be caused by intestinal worms.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.