the homeless

noun

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

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Sandy has been an advocate for the homeless and an example for the Watts community by being a good student and neighbor. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 In contrast, progressive Democrats described Neely’s death as emerging from systemic issues related to race, poor funding for mental health care and lack of social services for the homeless. Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024 The Prince of Wales, 42, served up lunch for the homeless while visiting The Passage charity in London on Thursday, Dec. 5. Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024 Some companies ethically source their supply chains, others build houses for the homeless and some donate to One Percent for the Planet. Ken Sterling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the homeless 

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“The homeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20homeless. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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