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miserable existence

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meanings of miserableand existence


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miserable
adjective
uk /ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/ us /ˈmɪz.ɚ.ə.bəl/
very ...
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existence
noun
uk /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ us /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/
the fact of something or ...
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Examples of miserable existence


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They point out that the 21 iwi-based radio stations "eke out a fairly miserableexistence," relying on voluntary staff and fund-raising.
Constant unemployment means low income for the household, no extras for the kids, poor-quality furniture, lack of entertainment and a pretty miserableexistence.
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They are without hope; they are without prospects, and they are carrying on a miserableexistence on an inadequate supply of food.
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The truth is that thousands of people in this country are living on small incomes and eking out a miserableexistence.
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These men have a bitterness in their soul when they are ekeing out a miserableexistence in an important industry.
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Unwanted dogs that are turned out by irresponsible owners lead a miserableexistence.
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The miserableexistence they have created for all those under their yoke is the proof of that.
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We don't feel well and healthy; it's a miserableexistence.
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Those people may possibly receive housing benefit to assist with the rent, but they lead a pretty miserableexistence.
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It can be quite a miserableexistence for the first waiting for the second—the male partner—to retire at 65.
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There is no means of saving out of their weekly relief, and they must eke out a miserableexistence with what they receive.
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In this way, the shirker finds employment, and the honest workman is compelled to spend a miserableexistence upon unemployment benefit.
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I subscribe to everything that was said about the miserableexistence that we impose upon our spouses, which justifies sympathetic consideration.
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It is a miserableexistence and a shameful way to treat animals.
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The most vulnerable members of society face a miserableexistence.
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Eighteen shillings per week is not sufficient to eke out a miserableexistence.
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What of those who have to eke out a miserableexistence on means-tested benefits courtesy of the taxpayer?
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Or he might eke out a rather miserableexistence on the £500 a year, or even £750 a year, and not do too well out of it.
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The people who eventually lived in the houses never gave a thought to the men who built them and who had such a miserableexistence.
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