Sentence examples for is a poor subsitute from inspiring English sources

I am also thankful the puppy that is a poor subsitute for Gabby is eating less furniture by the day.

But the web is a poor substitute.

He is a poor executive.

History is a poor guide.

It is a poor city.

A weak Europe is a poor ally.

"This is a poor but dignified country.

"That is a poor standard of care".

This is a poor route to follow.

This is a poor, rural county".

Hackney is a poor inner-city borough.