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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

Its plight caught the eye of a mining engineer called John Taylor, who had been investing in Cornish mining with great success, particularly in the village of Gwennap.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The record number of strikes would lead to an awareness of the plight of the American worker and to union recognition.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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