down-and-out
Example Sentences
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That typified The Times’ approach to the down-and-out well into the 20th century.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025
Still, in fast-growing Florida, that problem does not necessarily produce down-and-out neighborhoods: Residents who can’t afford to make repairs are forced to sell at bargain prices to investors who can.
From Slate • Oct. 9, 2024
On her own talk show, she occasionally hired the most down-and-out standups to work in the writers room.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024
Her record-breaking haul is all the sweeter because two years ago she was a self-described "down-and-out" in the music industry.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024
Mr. Pickwell had brought home a down-and-out shoe salesman in sore need of sympathy and a good meal.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
