Frequent invasions of Saracens and Turks, continued for so many years, had devastated the islands, discouraging and Impoverishing the natives, large numbers of whom had been carried away by the invaders and sold into slavery.
"The Story of Malta"
Maturin M. Ballou
The best blood of the Portuguese nation was being drained away in exhausting wars and expeditions to India and Africa; absolute government was sapping civic vitality; the extravagances of Court and nobles were Impoverishing the country.
"The South American Republics Part I of II"
Thomas C. Dawson
They are told what kind of people they are as they walk up to the shops; and they get what they want at an Impoverishing price.
"An Orkney Maid"
Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr