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homelessness

[hohm-lis-nis] / ˈhoʊm lɪs nɪs /
NOUN
vagrancy
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Since 2021, there have been 41 fires in Malibu believed to have been started by individuals experiencing homelessness, according to a city spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Although small fires have been reported at encampments, a significant wildfire has not been linked to homelessness within the city this year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The move comes at a pivotal moment in the mayor’s race on homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Cherisse Dealtry, CEO of the York Road Project in Surrey, said sleeping in cars, staying with friends or living in garages and other forms of hidden homelessness had been around "for a very long time".

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Prison spared Trina the uncertainty of homelessness but presented new dangers and challenges.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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