the homeless

noun

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

Examples of the homeless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rather than investing the money into rehabilitating the homeless back into the workforce, council members have found yet another way to strike the voice of property owners. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024 Reyes expressed his commitment to community service, including efforts to help the homeless and to secure resources for fighting diseases like cancer. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024 Plus, the company donates a pair of socks to the homeless community with each purchase. Patrice J. Williams, Parents, 12 July 2024 Giuliani’s policies and an improving economy were credited with easing the homeless situation in New York and setting the stage for gentrification and thriving tourism. Ella Howard / Made By History, TIME, 10 July 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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