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homelessness

[hohm-lis-nis] / ˈhoʊm lɪs nɪs /
NOUN
vagrancy
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There had also been a surge in hidden homelessness as landlords evicted tenants before the Renters' Rights Act came into force, she said.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Housing and homelessness charity Shelter said there were already strict rules on eligibility for social housing and accommodation was not handed out to people on arrival.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Her compensation as stated in the latest available tax filings outstrips the pay for leaders of much larger nonprofits in the homelessness arena.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Bass continued to site a “historic decline” in homelessness since she took office — an 11% drop overall since 2023.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

She knew the feeling of being faced with homelessness.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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