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plight

[plahyt] / plaɪt /


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Personal tragedy had no more importance than the incognizant plight of insects.

From The Wall Street Journal

The plight of Tortora, even more than 40 years after the fact, will generate outrage among its audience.

From The Wall Street Journal

Did you gain new insights into the plight of aging film workers?

From Los Angeles Times

Here is a look at how governments in the region have responded to Cuba's plight.

From Barron's

Officials also worried about the humanitarian plight of the people stuck inside.

From The Wall Street Journal