plight

Example Sentences

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"To be moved by the plight of dolphins and yet be indifferent to the deaths of migrants in the Mediterranean - what degree of cynicism is that?" asked Green MP Sandrine Rousseau on social media.

From BBC

The juxtaposition serves as a reminder of the timeless plights of teenagerhood.

From The Wall Street Journal

Winter storms have compounded the plight of the territory's 2.1m population, nearly all of whom have been displaced and their homes damaged or destroyed.

From BBC

Office introverts want the boss to understand their plight.

From The Wall Street Journal

The plight of Gen X could put strain on their younger Generation Z children, who may be called upon to help support their parents.

From MarketWatch