the underprivileged
noun
: poor or disadvantaged people
We have to find ways to help the underprivileged.
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While continuing to fight for the underprivileged may come as a natural endeavor for his successor, the Catholic Church is not known for welcoming change, and Francis faced resistance to his more progressive positions on social issues.
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 6 May 2025
According to family members and officials, Christopher Cramp was a volunteer firefighter and outreach worker who helped the underprivileged.
—David Chiu, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
According to the research results, Hong Kong’s affluent class prioritizes education for the underprivileged and climate action, while wealthy Singaporeans focus on quality health care for the disadvantaged populations and better education opportunities.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Paxton was just one of many to turn out for the annual event on Skid Row, which serves more than 4,000 meals to the underprivileged.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The mission of the Joe Burrow Foundation is to provide resources and support the underprivileged and underserved.
—Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
The earmark of a great nation is how its people treat the destitute or the underprivileged who began life in figurative chains.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
His relentless advocacy for solutions that uplift the underprivileged positions him as an ideal candidate to bridge the chasms that separate us.
—Matthew Beers, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2024
Although she is portrayed as divisive, Chisholm also shows perseverance in pursuing her goals against the odds and standing up for the underprivileged.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 6 May 2025
According to family members and officials, Christopher Cramp was a volunteer firefighter and outreach worker who helped the underprivileged.
—David Chiu, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
According to the research results, Hong Kong’s affluent class prioritizes education for the underprivileged and climate action, while wealthy Singaporeans focus on quality health care for the disadvantaged populations and better education opportunities.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Paxton was just one of many to turn out for the annual event on Skid Row, which serves more than 4,000 meals to the underprivileged.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The mission of the Joe Burrow Foundation is to provide resources and support the underprivileged and underserved.
—Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
The earmark of a great nation is how its people treat the destitute or the underprivileged who began life in figurative chains.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
His relentless advocacy for solutions that uplift the underprivileged positions him as an ideal candidate to bridge the chasms that separate us.
—Matthew Beers, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2024
Although she is portrayed as divisive, Chisholm also shows perseverance in pursuing her goals against the odds and standing up for the underprivileged.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
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