the homeless

noun

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

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John Kimball, who owns Steve Sue’s Par-Tee Freeze on Hyannis’ Main Street, also shared his concerns about the homeless shelter opening across the street from his business. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 White residents accounted for about 42% of the homeless population. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 Pratt wants to add more police officers, rein in the power of public employee unions and spend less on brand-new housing for the homeless, the ad proclaims. Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Homeless service event at Village Church The Village Church will hold a Serve Day from 9 to 11 a.m. May 16 to assemble more than 200 care packages to help the homeless living throughout San Diego. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 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 22 May. 2026.

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