the homeless

noun

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

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Law enforcement was reviewing station surveillance footage and speaking to witnesses to see if anyone was seen near the homeless man before the fire broke out. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024 In less than a month, Los Angeles County voters would decide on Measure A, a sales tax increase expected to raise over $1 billion annually for shelters, housing and other services for the homeless. Jessica Goodheart, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 As Donald Trump’s nominee to run the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Scott Turner may soon oversee the nation’s efforts to build affordable apartments, protect poor tenants and aid the homeless. Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 23 Dec. 2024 The service was framed around helping individuals face the challenges of the holiday season as well as remembering the homeless that have died this year. Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 22 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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