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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
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 Chicago-born pontiff has made the defence of migrants one of the pillars of his papacy, like his predecessor Francis, praising those who help the needy and decrying mass deportations in the United States.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
One day, feeling needy, empty, I walked over to her house.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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
It was possible to work after school, and many of the needier kids did.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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
Here’s the dilemma: Fruits and vegetables are among the neediest of flora because they require lots of nutrients and water to produce the delicious, healthful foods we love to eat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 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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