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 district also has sites that offer childcare on Mondays for parents in need. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 Donations go to Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky, which builds and rehabs homes for people in need. Liz Dufour, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024 Initially, this might feel like a positive step — at least something reaches those in need. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Since 1983, Wish Book has been producing series of stories during the holiday season that highlight the wishes of those in need and invite readers to help fulfill them. Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in need 

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“In need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20need. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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