clothe

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This view also drives many advocates of universal basic income—including those believing that the AI-fueled labor market of the future won’t produce jobs that pay wages sufficient to feed, clothe and shelter families.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Feed the hungry, help the poor, heal the sick, house the homeless, clothe the naked, welcome strangers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

"In the cost of living crisis, people have struggled to feed and clothe their children," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

But he said it was entirely consistent with Francis’ call for artists to engage with the poor and the Gospel mandate to clothe the naked, feed the hungry and visit the incarcerated.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

The dole is nineteen shillings and sixpence a week, the rent is six and six, and that leaves thirteen shillings to feed and clothe five people and keep us warm in the winter.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt