POOR BOX Definition & Meaning

poor box

noun

a box, especially in a church, into which contributions for people in need can be dropped.

poor box

noun

a box, esp one in a church, used for the collection of alms or money for the poor

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of poor box¹

First recorded in 1615–25

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However, a poor box office showing for "Eternals" ultimately saw the planned follow-up movie scrapped.

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The unit was also hurt by the poor box office performance of “Suicide Squad.”

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"Hillsong followers believe that the money they put in the poor box goes to the poor."

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Since Pollesch took the reins, the theater’s program has been a hot mess, with critical pans and poor box office returns.

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Anyway, that's the gist of Disney's latest animated release, which, as you may have heard, had a stunningly poor box office showing across Thanksgiving weekend.

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