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Some tried to overcome the poor cellphone service to call loved ones.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
But the poor replacements thereafter have undone most of his good work.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
And given the poor response to the trailers, word of mouth is more likely to be negative than positive.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Also old is the idea that health is a collective responsibility, and that giving a dignified life to the poor is part of the government’s job.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
But the poor replacements thereafter have undone most of his good work.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
And given the poor response to the trailers, word of mouth is more likely to be negative than positive.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Also old is the idea that health is a collective responsibility, and that giving a dignified life to the poor is part of the government’s job.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the poor
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“The poor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20poor. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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