beggaring

Definition of beggaringnext
present participle of beggar

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • But the question of how to get landlords to deliver this housing without bankrupting their buildings matters just as much.
    Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The indictment, unsealed in a federal courthouse in New York on Thursday, accuses Patrick James and Edward James of bankrupting First Brands and fraudulently obtaining billions of dollars behind the backs of the company's lenders and financing partners.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And thanks to their merino wool blend—helpful for moisture control and odor resistance—I did’t have to worry about ruining good shoes with gross foot sweat.
    Christa Sgobba, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The young Wolverines had already taken their leave with figurative Texas tread marks ruining their silky white, maize and blue uniforms.
    Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Beggaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beggaring. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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