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However, if people come to believe or experience that America is taking care of the needy, poor, disabled and elderly while simultaneously providing tax cuts, Trump’s bill could be viewed by more Americans—even the worried Republicans—in a positive light.
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Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Medicaid, the program that serves millions of the needy, elderly and disabled, is on the chopping block.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The homes and businesses of the city's more underprivileged citizens stood in the flood zones; the needy lost more lives and property than those high on the hills.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
On Resurrection Sunday, Francis appealed to all those in positions of political responsibility to use their resources to help the needy, fight hunger and encourage initiatives that promote development.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Medicaid, the program that serves millions of the needy, elderly and disabled, is on the chopping block.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The homes and businesses of the city's more underprivileged citizens stood in the flood zones; the needy lost more lives and property than those high on the hills.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
On Resurrection Sunday, Francis appealed to all those in positions of political responsibility to use their resources to help the needy, fight hunger and encourage initiatives that promote development.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the needy
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“The needy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20needy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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