the homeless

noun

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

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The city and county have struggled to put a serious dent in the homeless population. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 At this point, the business has had donated more than a million dollars to the homeless, Youth For Christ, and our church from profits. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The lots get sold, and Mayor Karen Bass rebuilds them for the homeless at $2 million per unit. Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Some challenges are more enduring, including the homeless population who are both the target of complaints and vulnerable to unsafe situations. Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2026.

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