The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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The drop represents nearly 47% of the state’s participants in the program better known as food stamps and includes about 180,000 children, according to the Arizona Department of Economic Security, which administers the program.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026
His American wife, Amanda Souza Ribeiro, filed for bankruptcy, food stamps and Medicaid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
State Supt. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond described his childhood subsistence on food stamps, free school lunches and surplus government cheese.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026
Pastor Oliver Carter of No Limits Outreach Ministries, which runs the distribution point in Hyattsville, said he sees rising demand and more immigrants seeking aid since food stamps were slashed for many asylum seekers.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
“Then put those food stamps away and gimme three dollars and forty-three cents,” the storekeeper said.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
