needy
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The festival is usually marked with the slaughter of a sheep, with some of the meat given to the needy.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“The evidence also shows that children, especially needy or underprivileged children, are not the recipients of the proceeds of the donations,” the ruling states.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Varley said the child was "refusing" to go to sleep, is "very needy" and texted another friend: "He's just annoying. Lol."
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Florida does have a medically needy or “share of cost” program, which allows individuals with income slightly above the Medicaid threshold to qualify by treating the excess income as a deductible.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
He asks me for money for needy children.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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