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Sentences with WORKHOUSE

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"The workhouse was established in the 18th century as a place of confinement for the poor."
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"Oliver Twist, the famous character from Charles Dickens' novel, was sent to a workhouse."
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"Many people were forced to live in a workhouse during times of economic hardship."
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"The conditions in the workhouse were often harsh and inhumane."
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"Residents of the workhouse were required to perform hard labor as part of their punishment."
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"The workhouse system was intended to discourage people from seeking welfare assistance."
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"In some workhouses, families were separated and forced to live in different sections."
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"The workhouse was often seen as a place of last resort for those who had nowhere else to turn."
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"The workhouse was a symbol of the social inequality of the time."
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"Children in the workhouse were often subjected to physical and emotional abuse."
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"Many people died in the workhouse due to the poor living conditions."
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"The workhouse system was eventually abolished in the 19th century."
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"The workhouse became a topic of public debate and criticism."
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"The workhouse is now viewed as a relic of a bygone era."
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"The workhouse was depicted in many works of literature and art."
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"The workhouse symbolized the failure of the government to address social issues."
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"The workhouse served as a deterrent to those considering a life of poverty."
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"The workhouse was often overcrowded, with many people crammed into small spaces."
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"The workhouse was a place of despair and hopelessness for many."
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"The workhouse system left a lasting impact on the lives of those who experienced it."
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"The workhouse was a place of confinement for the poor in Victorian England."
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"Charles Dickens wrote about the harsh conditions in workhouses in his novels."
3
"Many children were separated from their families and forced to work in the workhouse."
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"In the 19th century, the workhouse was seen as a deterrent to begging and idleness."
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"The workhouse provided minimal food and shelter in exchange for labor."
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"Visitors were not allowed inside the workhouse without proper permission."
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"Efforts were made to improve the conditions of the workhouse after public outcry."
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"Working conditions in the workhouse were often brutal and exploitative."
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"The workhouse system was eventually abolished due to its inhumane treatment of the poor."
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"Many people lived in fear of ending up in the workhouse during times of financial hardship."
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