needy
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“The evidence also shows that children, especially needy or underprivileged children, are not the recipients of the proceeds of the donations,” the ruling states.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The needy can also ask for clothing at 523 Amazor street in the Buenos Aires suburb of Fiorito, where the player dubbed Argentina's "Golden Boy" grew up in grinding poverty.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Florida does have a medically needy or “share of cost” program, which allows individuals with income slightly above the Medicaid threshold to qualify by treating the excess income as a deductible.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
Today, she co-owns the refuge with their son Darren, who tends to the more needy - and dangerous - residents, such as George.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
She went after Vonetta first because Vonetta was needy in a way that Fern and I weren’t.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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