poor
Example Sentences
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For years, community members have raised concerns about the high rates of asthma and poor respiratory health among children and residents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Rory McIlroy’s successes have been interspersed with periods of poor play.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
In January, India's civil aviation regulator imposed a fine of $2.45 million on IndiGo for poor roster planning that led to large-scale cancellations in December.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
However, this protection comes with limited upside given that it does not eliminate the risk of either poor long-term performance or the policy lapsing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Though a dip in Liberty Creek was welcome on a boiling hot day, to my mind it was a poor excuse for a body of water.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
