in times of need

idiom

: when help is needed : in times when one does not have the things one needs

We can always count on them to help us in times of need.

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Additionally, leveraging government and community support can provide crucial assistance in times of need. —

Cicely Jones, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 This would herald the start of rain in times of need. —

Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024 An attachment relationship reflects the child’s expectations about their caregiver in times of need. —

Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 Helping in times of need sets up an informal pooling of risk. —

Jessica Dulong, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in times of need

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