the homeless

noun

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

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A week earlier the Kennedy Center Board, without congressional input or legal approval, approved an imminent, two-year closure of the venue for repairs and remodeling, with little word about the homeless or economic future of its artist affiliate. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Anna practically clutches her pearls when asked to help the homeless. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 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 Its floors filled with bunk beds, a prison and hospital, all deep underground, have been repurposed over the years as overflow housing for refugees, asylum seekers and the homeless. Rob Schmitz, NPR, 8 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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