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needy
adjective as in deprived, impoverished
Example Sentences
FDR envisioned further programs to bring relief to the needy and healthcare for all Americans.
"He's somebody who worked really hard all his life and was helping the needy and the poor. And now he is in this situation where he's struggling to find clean water."
Sure enough, even back in the 40s, someone had a stash, and the needy paid through the nose.
A triaging system meant to house the most needy forced housing providers to deal with more burdensome tenants.
Medicaid, the program that serves millions of the needy, elderly and disabled, is on the chopping block.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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