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homelessness

[hohm-lis-nis] / ˈhoʊm lɪs nɪs /
NOUN
vagrancy
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Huang said she would also invest more heavily in addressing the city’s lack of affordable housing, which she said is an underlying cause of crime and homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

In its final report released Thursday, Rand found that homelessness has leveled off in Hollywood after a steep decline in 2024, but that the way those remaining live has continued to change.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Prince William was also in attendance to highlight the efforts to tackle homelessness in the area, and saw the progress of 24 new homes being built in Nansledan in partnership with homeless charity St Petrocs.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

He soon began to hit Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on some of the city’s most intractable problems, including street homelessness and the stagnating entertainment industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Prison spared Trina the uncertainty of homelessness but presented new dangers and challenges.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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