Asian countries that were destitute a generation ago now boast some of the highest living standards in the world.

一代人以前还十分贫困的一些亚洲国家现在跻身于生活水平最高的国家行列。

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I had liv'd a dreadful Life, perfectly destitute of the Knowledge and Fear of God.

过去，我过着可怕的生活，对上帝完全缺乏认识和敬畏。

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Barka, a charity that aims to repatriate destitute Polish migrants and help them get back on their feet at its centres in Poland, is now working with SHOC.

慈善机构巴尔卡现正与SHOC合作，旨在遣返贫困的波兰移民，帮助他们在波兰的市镇中心区从新开始。

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At the end of the day, the choice to continue as a destitute, international pariah or chart a new course is North Korea's alone to make.

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In fact he's destitute, a squeegee merchant who eats out of Dumpsters and sleeps in the undergrowth.

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Support is provided to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute until a decision on their application is made.

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Albert eventually died destitute in a Leeds tower block 11 years ago.

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