the downtrodden
noun
: people who are without hope because of being treated badly by powerful people, governments, etc.
He showed compassion for the downtrodden.
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But sweeping his new team, and ending it with the bat in his hands, at least gives the downtrodden Angels a feeling that there might finally be something coming after him.
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Sam Blum, New York Times, 19 May 2025
At ages 80 and 87 respectively, Sisters Ann Kendrick and Gail Grimes are still taking to the streets to protest injustice and rolling up their sleeves to minister to the downtrodden.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Pope Francis, who died of a stroke and heart failure on Monday, left a legacy as a voice for immigrants and the downtrodden.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
With a 6-1 annihilation of the downtrodden Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, the Dodgers extended their advantage in the National League West to eight games.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
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Sam Blum, New York Times, 19 May 2025
At ages 80 and 87 respectively, Sisters Ann Kendrick and Gail Grimes are still taking to the streets to protest injustice and rolling up their sleeves to minister to the downtrodden.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Pope Francis, who died of a stroke and heart failure on Monday, left a legacy as a voice for immigrants and the downtrodden.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
With a 6-1 annihilation of the downtrodden Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, the Dodgers extended their advantage in the National League West to eight games.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
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