homeless

Example Sentences

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As Bessent noted, “One in five … will become homeless after aging out of the system, while only half will obtain gainful employment by the time they turn 24.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In that same recent study, I found that an increase of 8.1% in assistance annually for five years would close the gap between demand and supply for homeless veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Single adults who aren’t veterans, comprising 78% of homeless households, receive significantly less assistance than veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

While in office, Raman has voted dozens of times against establishing new no-camping zones near homeless shelters, senior centers, freeway overpasses and other locations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And just then, Felix looked up and saw, down the street, a homeless woman with a dog begging for change with a paper coffee cup, and he felt even worse.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty