impoverished
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In northeastern Annaba -- formerly the ancient Roman city of Hippo -- Leo will visit vestiges of the city's historical past, as well as a reception centre run by Catholic nuns for impoverished elderly people.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Even if the regime doesn’t fall, it will be leaderless, impoverished, isolated, besieged, mostly disarmed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
The Senate report tracked at least 25 countries that have received or made deals to take third country nationals as deportees, including remote Uzbekistan and impoverished South Sudan.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
"We've seen impoverished support for SEN services, there are serious maintenance issues," she said.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
“A bundle to survive on, from an impoverished merchant, for nothing in return? The boy is dead to you. That is nothing. I give you six rare treasures!”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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