panhandler
Example Sentences
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Yet, during my visit, I was also hit up by a panhandler as if to perfectly underscore that there are two Americas showing up at the most American of American restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Shortly after moving here, I was approached by a panhandler in the parking garage of the Beverly Center.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024
Mr. Slaughter, a panhandler, exchanged words with Mr. Valdivia, which fueled the confrontation.
From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2022
FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia sat in the front of a nearly empty Metro train car at 6:30 a.m., headed to work in Washington when a panhandler approached.
From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2022
Why, he had it as letter perfect as a panhandler does his tale about bein' in the hospital six weeks and havin' four hungry kids at home.
From Torchy by Brehm, George
