Sentence examples for to avoid destitution from inspiring English sources
verb
To keep away from; to keep clear of; to endeavor not to meet; to shun; to abstain from.
- I try to avoid the company of gamblers.
They were based on the notion that elderly Americans, regardless of race, income, or creed, have a right to avoid destitution and be treated for their illnesses.
The left counters that as private enterprise and free markets are unable to provide economic security for all, the redistribution of wealth through taxation is imperative if a sizeable part of the population is to avoid destitution.
A serious accident or illness such as cancer creates an existential crisis while forcing people suffering from illness and their families to scramble to avoid destitution.
The practice of giving preference to the wives, widows and children of dead or invalid miners allowed families to remain in their local area and to avoid destitution following the loss of the family's main breadwinner; work as a bal maiden also provided an opportunity for girls and young women to escape workhouses and gain financial independence.
Where the burden of disease is still high, improvements in population health would speed the process of transition to just societies by making it possible for individuals to enjoy real exercise of their rights, liberties and opportunities and to avoid destitution.
The consultation paper also makes clear that ministers will confirm in legislation, putting "beyond doubt", that local authorities will not be obliged to help rejected asylum seekers and their children who could leave Britain – and so avoid destitution.
That is hard-earned money that hugely outstrips foreign aid, develops markets, and helps millions avoid destitution.
Mr Pollard called for the introduction of a minimum sum which lenders must leave in a client's accounts by law to "avoid absolute destitution".
He said: "While I accept that the various payday lenders are legally entitled to 'clear out' someone's bank account if money is owing to them, it struck me that there ought to be a statutory minimum amount which must be left in the account (say £10) to avoid absolute destitution".
It's not as if the present benefits level is picked to be generous - I don't think anyone would argue that it's anything more than the least possible to avoid total destitution - so taking fines out of it breaks the Magna Carta requirement of 'no fine shall be levied on him to his utter ruin'.
Whilst I accept that the various payday lenders are legally entitled to 'clear out' someone's bank account if money is owing to them, it struck me that there ought to be a statutory minimum amount which MUST be left in an account (say £10) to avoid absolute destitution; and as I understand you set and regulate the rules, you might look at this with a view to preventing further deaths".
