poor
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In Japan, Antonelli was on pole, and dropped back only because of a poor start.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Of course, poor account management by the primary user can also potentially hurt the child’s credit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Outside the capital city, North Korea remains poor, with nearly half of its 26 million residents malnourished, according to a U.N. report.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The epicentre of the current outbreak is the DRC's northeastern Ituri province, a region that is difficult to access region due to poor roads and is plagued by insecurity because of armed groups.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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
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