poor
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Contrary to Yunus’s vision that debts shouldn’t be collateralized, most of Cambodian microfinance loans greater than $3,000 are secured by a borrower’s land, which is the main hard asset for most poor families.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
ICE holding facilities have been the subject of multiple lawsuits since the start of the Trump administration over alleged overcrowding, poor conditions and confinement that went on for days and weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
In his opening statement, Gates echoed an interview from earlier this year where he said he exercised poor judgement in meeting Epstein and was "one of many people who regret ever knowing him".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Shirbat Khan, a 55-year-old resident, told AFP those killed were "a poor family, they had done nothing" and had no ties to militants.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“Your weird little rat’s nest—I always assumed that Tess must be taking pity on a poor relation. But you’re rich, richer even than my family.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
