3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Penury' in a Sentence
"Extreme poverty; a state of destitution." more
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The charitable organization worked tirelessly to alleviate the penury faced by homeless individuals in the city.
In the storybook, the main character overcame penury to achieve his dreams of becoming a successful inventor.
During the historical period, people often succumbed to penury due to harsh living conditions and lack of resources.
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