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plight

[plahyt] / plaɪt /


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That’s the plight of retired Cook County Circuit Court Judge James R. Brown, who wrote an op-ed and appeared on a podcast after he resigned from the bench in 2020.

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

He was among those who threw his support behind Bristol Blue Glass in November, when their plight was first brought to light.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"Sir David has been a huge inspiration for so many people and has brought the world's attention to the plight of nature, urging us all to act," he said.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The plight of the black man in America.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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