the homeless

noun

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

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Jones arrived Wednesday morning at the homeless encampment to offer coffee and help those relocating. Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025 Phenomena – Four-part series exploring the science of energy healing with real-life healing stories from veterans, the homeless community, athletes and cancer patients, with insight from Ivy League and top-tier research scientists on the likes of reiki, acupuncture and Qigong therapies. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025 The one night tally is likely an undercount of the homeless population. Andrea May Sahouri, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 It was used in the last few years for church meetings, meals for the homeless and dance/exercise classes. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the homeless

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