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a state of being exceedingly poor and in need
- He grew up in penury, struggling to meet basic needs.
- The novel portrays the harsh reality of life in penury.
- Despite his penury, he remained hopeful for a better future.
- The government's new policies aim to reduce the effects of penury.
- The sudden loss of his job pushed him into a state of penury.
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