needy

Example Sentences

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The festival is usually marked with the slaughter of a sheep, with some of the meat given to the needy.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Varley said the child was "refusing" to go to sleep, is "very needy" and texted another friend: "He's just annoying. Lol."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

I just rewatched all of these a few times in a row for sound, and Roy Wood Jr. is so smooth it makes me feel like I’m needy and insecure on the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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

My chest starts to pound—not because I’m a needy person, but because I’m worried I’ve upset him.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman