beggar
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And Alice Munro’s “The Beggar Maid” never leaves my thoughts.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024
On the page, Miss Havisham's sick game is one of cards, a few rounds of Beggar My Neighbor that isn't fair or fun.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2023
As a co-founder and editor at independent press Galley Beggar, I wake up in sweats with the certain knowledge that somewhere in my email inbox lies a stone cold classic.
From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2017
Beggar doesn’t make things any easier – he has developed a habit of approaching boats and trying to solicit food and attention from people on them.
From New York Times • May 18, 2012
“Salladhor the Beggar, that’s what your king has made me,” Salladhor Saan complained to Davos, as the remnants of his fleet limped across the Bite.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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