the homeless

noun

: homeless people : people who have no place to live
a shelter for the homeless

Examples of the homeless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to being an excellent student, Ava volunteers at the Merciful Help Center, making blankets for the homeless and cards for those in need of cheer. Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024 Per the suit, Lee was also offended by Chappelle’s jokes involving the homeless community; Lee has also experienced homelessness, as CBS News notes. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2024 The solution seems as impossible as solving the homeless crisis. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024 Talley temporarily ruled that the piece of the lawsuit that claims the city is violating the state Fish and Game Code by allowing the homeless to pollute creeks can remain in the suit, meaning the case will proceed on that ground only. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024 Orange is a moderate risk, mostly affecting those who are sensitive to heat and without access to cooling, such as the homeless. Seth Borenstein, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2024 These are major challenges to helping the homeless. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024 Today’s top stories (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Housing for the homeless L.A. Mayor Karen Bass urges business and philanthropic leaders to help fund housing for homeless people. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024 The measure — championed by Newsom — will help restructure the state's mental health system and curb the homeless crisis. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024

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“The homeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20homeless. Accessed 10 May. 2024.

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