Working Hard book 2 part 3
"how is it that you have shoes that cost more than a month's rent, but all your work clothes come from discount super stores that even my destitute self would feel embarrassed shopping at?" "responsibility," trent groaned.
"Skylands: The Third Gate" chapter 2 (NaNoWriMo 2015)
"i believe i last saw him preaching to the poor and destitute in hollow row."the gryphon drained the remainder of his drink and slammed the empty mug to the bar followed by a scattering of copper coins. "we'll see about that!"
Izer's Life 1: Master Cameron Revised
They decided to save themselves from destitution and sold him into slavery. the fact he was a seahorse lizard, and of odd and unique colour made him a particular oddity, and was seen almost as a collectors item in the slave trade.
Dragonhauz
Such a thing was not very sensible, as this city was unforgiving and cared little for destitute vermin, and, for the unfortunate to be driven away from the only possible shelter they had. . . god in the grave, what did that mean?
Can't Escape, Part V: Hates to Lose
"do you want me to buy some more slot machine tips so you can go to a dollar store and feed your destitute 'trainer' and his clumsy pets?" vera replied with a warning while wiggling her toes. "stay off of the slots.
Sheila's Revenge
The mare stood back up, absolutely destitute in her demeanor. there was nothing more now. this human was with her, no, he /was/ her now.
Ama and the Queen
He was frail and destitute but her voice brought sudden hope to his sad eyes, "ama?" he asked, then when those eyes focused and saw the strangeness, the inhuman features.
A Fox's Descent 5
The idea of leaving something like this when they had nothing would bankrupt them, and likely lead to homelessness, possibly to whoring just to make ends meet if they didn't want to be completely destitute.
Ant and Four 1 - Ferry Number Four
We have a program for destitute patients that will provide for you while you remain with us. but i worry about your lack of financial funds. outside the station..." "yeah, i know 'bout money. and raeder didn't leave me any, did he?"
[Commission] The Price of Honour
It was, ostensibly, designed to both keep out undesirables and to provide passage to weary destitutes in need, but in practice it was simply a long night without company.
The Devil May Care 35
"we'll be destitute by then!" one of the guild leaders shouted. "then fucking do something about it," he shouted back. "we're the power of greed. didn't think we were all so fucking stupid as to do nothing but count.
Perfecting the Princes 11
He was volunteering to be left destitute as soon as the dragon got bored with him. that would not just be a blow to one's pride. that was a blow to the very chance of having a good life.