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in need

ADJECTIVE
begging
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
undesirous






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When Zhu rose to national prominence in the 1990s, China’s economy was adolescent—growing rapidly but direly in need of stewardship.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The pullback extends to PIK, which has become an essential feature for borrowers in need of a reprieve from payments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

In Chinatown, a librarian has assembled a brigade of teen volunteers to deliver fresh produce and other essential groceries to neighbors in need.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

"Accommodation for asylum seekers does not impact the availability of homes for those on the council's housing register or in need of emergency or temporary housing."

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Inside her head grew a massive web of questions in need of untangling.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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