the homeless

noun

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

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Still, 2,208 deaths occurred in 2024 — more than six per day — and the homeless mortality rate remains more than four times higher than the general population. Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Losing eligibility does jeopardize people’s access to substance use services, Tsai said when asked about how the federal health care cuts could impact the department’s strategies to reduce the homeless mortality rate. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026 On homelessness, Mahan has spoken about his support for forcing the homeless to undergo treatment for drug addiction and mental health disorders. Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026 During a recent meeting of the City Council’s Law and Legislation committee, proponents of the proposal said the district has seen businesses leave or struggle to attract investment, and opponents argued that the city should in no way look to limit services for the homeless. Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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