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Leo’s journey, which concludes on Thursday, has intertwined the theme of peace with concerns for the plight of the poor as well as refugees.
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
McCollum was reviewed for a hostile act and called for a technical foul after kicking his leg up on a jumper into Brunson's groin area, and the Hawks twice intentionally fouled backup center Mitchell Robinson, and the poor foul shooter went 1 for 4.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
So Evelyn took it upon herself to prepare meals for the athletes, circulating a petition addressing the poor treatment the women were subjected to while soliciting menu suggestions.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
In Colina, Chile, pilgrims on horseback took part in the Quasimodo Feast, a procession held the Sunday following Easter, accompanying priests giving communion to the poor.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
McCollum was reviewed for a hostile act and called for a technical foul after kicking his leg up on a jumper into Brunson's groin area, and the Hawks twice intentionally fouled backup center Mitchell Robinson, and the poor foul shooter went 1 for 4.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
So Evelyn took it upon herself to prepare meals for the athletes, circulating a petition addressing the poor treatment the women were subjected to while soliciting menu suggestions.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
In Colina, Chile, pilgrims on horseback took part in the Quasimodo Feast, a procession held the Sunday following Easter, accompanying priests giving communion to the poor.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the poor
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“The poor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20poor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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