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poor

adjective as in weak, unfertile

adjective as in unfortunate, unhappy

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It is a problem that often affects poorer countries - outbreaks are common in Indonesia, India, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

From BBC

In 2015, as part of the landmark Paris Agreement, developed nations promised to provide money to help poorer countries move away from fossil fuels and prepare for extreme weather.

From BBC

Aides in Harris' camp and Democratic leaders have placed the blame for Harris' poor performance squarely at Biden's feet.

From Salon

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.

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

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