the needy

noun

: poor people
Our church collected food for the needy.

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Laws against begging are loosely enforced Philanthropy is especially evident during Ramadan, as charity organizations in Karachi provide food rations to the needy and free meals before and after the day-long fast. Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025 Former Reba co-stars Melissa Peterman (as Gabby, the needy and dramatic bartender) and Reba McEntire already have proven chemistry, and any scene between the two is a lightning rod for plenty of chuckles. Marc Berman, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Each in turn is reserved for the needy, those who legitimately need the support. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025 Is there something about the needy Anja and her ragged child that the barren Isabell responds to? Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the needy

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“The needy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20needy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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