rough sleeper
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"People may assume homelessness is an older man and a rough sleeper but homelessness can affect anyone of any age," said Shaun.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2025
And it’s not just the numbers that are greater today - the type of rough sleeper is different, too.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2024
Paddy was one of more than at least 40 people known to be sleeping rough in the city and the third rough sleeper to die in the city this year, according to Cardiff council.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2023
The initiative was set up in March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, when the government ordered all councils to provide accommodation for every rough sleeper in their area.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2022
One rough sleeper said: "Everyone says they believe in rehab, but in reality I feel they don't think I can change."
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2021
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