The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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In the district covering part of the Tucson area, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza is campaigning on the issue of affordability, emphasizing that she grew up in a family that relied on food stamps.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
She notes that the proportion of food stamps that were overpayments went up by only about 60%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Truelove was the subject of an in-depth profile in The Times in 2023, capturing his life as a homeless person on the streets of Torrance as he tried to obtain housing, food stamps and healthcare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The number of people who have lost access to food stamps since stricter eligibility requirements were put in place last July, according to federal data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
Luma asked what he meant, and Jeremiah explained that at a certain time each month, food stamps ran out.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
