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poor

adjective as in weak, unfertile

adjective as in unfortunate, unhappy

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Turkey’s poor economy is only adding to the problem, argues Murat Erdoğan, a professor of migration studies at Ankara University, who is no relation to the president.

From BBC

Parts of the building were in a poor condition and often the internet did not work, which meant pupils were sometimes unable to complete tasks set.

From BBC

Northern Rail has been trying to turn around its poor service for a number of years.

From BBC

Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder best known for causing tremors, stiffness, slow movement and poor balance, also causes cognitive symptoms that can progress to Parkinson's dementia.

We have reported on how pollution affects the poorest the most and how many don’t have a choice but to go out and work in the smog here, here and here.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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