the poor

noun

: poor people
He gave money to the poor.

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But the state’s message confuses parents, especially the poor and underserved, Anzalone said. Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 Though the changes are complex and will kick in over the next two years (tax cuts earlier; spending cuts after the next two national elections), some of the broad contours are simple and, in some cases, immediate – less money and tougher restrictions for programs that help the poor. Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025 Mackey reached out to Warren Buffett, who declined, joking about the poor brand fit between his Dairy Queen ownership and his junk food preferences. Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025 But the state's message confuses parents, especially the poor and underserved, Anzalone said. Arthur Allen, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the poor

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“The poor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20poor. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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