needy
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Locke said many Texans have drawn on their faith “to attack inequalities, provide for the needy and, yes, advocate for environmental protections.”
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
Many American charities support needy communities around the world, some in disputed territories and conflict zones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“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
He wanted her to be weak, and needy.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
Then again, almost all of these people — the main characters and minor — are needier than they’d like to let on.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2025
“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
But actually Nate is a lot needier sadly than that and is a troubled soul.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2023
“Moscow is a much needier partner than China is,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 30, 2022
I never saw a needier creature in my life.’
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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
However, its job market has long been unstable and the city is ranked among the neediest in the US.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 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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