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homelessness

[hohm-lis-nis] / ˈhoʊm lɪs nɪs /
NOUN
vagrancy
Synonyms


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Since 2020 homelessness has increased while employment has declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He vowed to eradicate homelessness and rough sleeping "once and for all", to overhaul planning to speed up decisions and to improve energy efficiency in people's homes.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Gilhooly volunteers at a center that supports people struggling with addiction and homelessness, in a central Toronto area that has for decades been home to waves of immigrant groups.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority said its annual count showed total homelessness, including people in shelters, in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The obvious solution to my homelessness concerned me only briefly.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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