in need
idiom
: in a condition of needing something (such as the things one needs to live)
a charity that raises money for women and children in need
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The Supporting America’s Children and Families Act reauthorizes vital child welfare programs through 2029, providing critical funding for services that assist children and families in need.
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Danny K. Davis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
When travelers choose Intrepid, their money fuels local businesses, conservation projects, and communities in need.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Those taking advantage are the ones who hurt moms in need.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Today, the organization supports a variety of groups in need, including people without housing, youth, elderly, and LGBTQ communities.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
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Danny K. Davis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
When travelers choose Intrepid, their money fuels local businesses, conservation projects, and communities in need.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Those taking advantage are the ones who hurt moms in need.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Today, the organization supports a variety of groups in need, including people without housing, youth, elderly, and LGBTQ communities.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
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“In need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20need. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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