needy

Example Sentences

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E-wallets are being used to send financial aid directly to needy families, by humanitarian agencies including Unicef and the World Food Programme.

From BBC

The turkeys were intended to be distributed to needy families.

From Los Angeles Times

“Georgians won’t forget that Ossoff made needy families go hungry, forced essential workers to work without pay, and ripped paychecks away from service members all to give free healthcare to illegals.”

From Salon

Less individualized attention means less support for the neediest students, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

One day, those denuded slopes could be a premiere addition to the Los Angeles region’s needy park systems, adding wildlife habitat, hiking trails and sports facilities to the majestic views.

From Los Angeles Times