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The sense of fairness that drove Davis as a writer and artist pushed her to explore stories of the desperate, the disaffected, the marginalized and the needy.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Working with local nonprofit organizations for food bank replenishment will ensure the needy eat healthy meals.
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Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
6 May 2026
Passages range from the creation of the world to bloody battles and apocalyptic destruction, from exhortations to love of God, neighbor and the needy to passages telling of Jesus' life, death and resurrection.
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ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Feeding the needy and mending cultural divides over the course of 24 hours is a tall order.
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Monique John,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Working with local nonprofit organizations for food bank replenishment will ensure the needy eat healthy meals.
—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
6 May 2026
Passages range from the creation of the world to bloody battles and apocalyptic destruction, from exhortations to love of God, neighbor and the needy to passages telling of Jesus' life, death and resurrection.
—
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Feeding the needy and mending cultural divides over the course of 24 hours is a tall order.
—
Monique John,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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