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I’d spent an hour moaning over my latte about my state of pennilessness when my friend interrupted to ask whether I planned on entering my book in the new Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript award.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 4, 2013

She had wanted to wear her sister’s elaborate wedding dress, but their pennilessness called for something less formal.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

She had few relatives, and none of them had any intention of burdening themselves with her pennilessness.

From Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" by C. D. (Charles D.) Williams

To his dire and utter pennilessness, Cousin Tryphena's tiny income seemed a fortune.

From Hillsboro People by Dorothy Canfield Fisher

My efforts are utterly vain; I suppose the prospect of pennilessness is itself a hindrance; the fear haunts me.

From New Grub Street by George Gissing


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