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“We visited local villages, preached the word, sent in clothes for the needy, toys for the children.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
"The real test will be how that money is spent -- will it go first to the most needy people?" he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Billy receives his medicine through the NHS, something Charlotte said the family is "blessed" to have, but she argues that many needy patients are being left behind.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Sadly, Julia’s needy, embittered—and estranged—mother, has proved herself to be as much of a horror show as Julia’s father.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
He looks terribly embarrassed now—hopeful and needy and then embarrassed for being hopeful and needy.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Colleges also must account for the fact that tuition-cut announcements can lead to a needier student body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“People want to help others who are needier than them, even those who don’t have much to give.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024
Mindy’s escape prevents her from realizing how deeply her sister, less gifted and needier, has fallen into the grasp of Tom Bailey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
Gradually she found a Mrs. Lovett who was younger than the usual iteration and needier.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
But the man before him was even needier than Boots was.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
Yet Mr. Kelly is willing to deprive the neediest children of access to the greatest blessing America could offer: a high-quality education.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
“Who will teach the children in the neediest schools? The communities will suffer. It’s cyclical, and it’s scary.”
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
I judge a country by how it treats its neediest.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2025
Council members said they have heard little from the county on whether services to the region’s neediest will be disrupted or even reduced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025
Fidelito was the neediest kid in the room, and so of course everyone pushed him around.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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