pennilessness
Example Sentences
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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of pennilessness when my friend interrupted to ask whether I planned on entering my book in the new Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript award.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
He had patients, too, whose inveterate pennilessness he could swear cheerfully to—"since you want to bolt from your own money," he remarked.
From Lin McLean by Wister, Owen
My efforts are utterly vain; I suppose the prospect of pennilessness is itself a hindrance; the fear haunts me.
From New Grub Street by Gissing, George
Christopherson's face was sufficient answer; it reminded me of his pennilessness.
From The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories by Gissing, George
