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homeless

[hohm-lis] / ˈhoʊm lɪs /


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As Bessent noted, “One in five … will become homeless after aging out of the system, while only half will obtain gainful employment by the time they turn 24.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Most single adults who become homeless each year are homeless under acute circumstances, meaning they are potentially reversible with timely assistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Of late, federal agencies, primarily HUD and the Department of Veterans Affairs, have spent about $6 billion annually on direct homeless assistance; individual states spend billions more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Bass, during Tuesday’s kickoff, criticized Raman for her opposition to a law that keeps homeless encampments at least 500 feet from schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Once the homeless man was out of sight, Mom turned to me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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