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in need

ADJECTIVE
begging
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
undesirous






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In front of her was a human in need.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

The United Nations estimates more than a million people are in need of immediate humanitarian aid.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

He described the situation as "deeply inhumane" for those in need of help, and called for "immediate, visible, and meaningful action".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

In California, two FDA-approved antivenom products, CroFab and Anavip, are supplied to hospitals who then can administer to patients in need.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

If the soldiers came to question him, he would say only that two strangers in need of medical assistance stopped briefly at his farm.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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