poorest

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She says people in deprived and rural areas are disproportionately affected as they tend to have the poorest access to NHS care and are least likely to be able to afford private fees.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But it said roughly two-thirds of the world’s economies would face slower growth as a result of the conflict, with developing countries experiencing the most significant setbacks, while the poorest households would suffer most.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Or, to put it another way, out of a random group of 1,000 Americans, the richest single person owns about six times as much as the poorest 500 put together.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But the measure faced significant opposition from local cities, with opponents arguing the sales tax hike would unfairly burden the poorest county residents and encourage people to spend their dollars across the county line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Not only do I tend to the complaints of the nuns, but country people and villagers pay for my services, and the poorest are granted them.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein