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plight

[plahyt] / plaɪt /


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Its plight is spelled out in US securities filings containing cryptic language.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Only after her plight was the centerpiece of a Las Vegas Sun article about public assistance did the welfare department set her up with a sewing class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

When Jeremy started posting about Read Books’ plight, the response was immediate and overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

She has now written to the Indian prime minister to highlight the family's plight.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“You don’t have anything?” the security officer asked when we arrived at the White House and Kathy told him of our plight.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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