How to Use in need in a Sentence
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Adult dogs and cats over 40 pounds are the most in need, per a release.
— Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023 -
For those in need of an easy gift, the set arrives in a nice gift box.
— Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023 -
Lakeyah has a kind heart and would help anyone in need.
— Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2023 -
But both Biden and Xi come to the summit somewhat in need of good news.
— Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023 -
Twenty-four years ago, Eyster was called to be there for a child in need.
— Steve Hartman, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024 -
Anyone in need of an escape can turn to this list of books.
— Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2023 -
James Biden also found himself from time to time in need of a loan.
— Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2023 -
Kassie Rieger and Keaton Cravens were out in Houston to offer help to those in need.
— Patrick Smith, NBC News, 11 July 2024 -
Martín Pérez, who looks to be in need of a breather, will get an extended pause.
— Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 6 July 2023 -
Meals are delivered to those in need in a matter of hours.
— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2024 -
The Cowboys, meanwhile, are coming off their bye at 3-3 and in need of some good vibes.
— Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024 -
Trust your instincts, voice your opinion and help those in need.
— Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024 -
But when Julio Franchi met a boy in need of a father figure, his heart grew to meet the challenge.
— Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 June 2023 -
Our heroine, Daphne Ferber, is unlucky in love and in need of a change.
— Charles Arrowsmith, Washington Post, 16 May 2023 -
For those in need or those who want to make a donation, the clinic can be reached through samaritancarcare.org.
— Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2023 -
With so many in need of help, locals have turned to volunteers to help out.
— NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024 -
Back then, the city thought the money to help low-income tenants in need would last until the end of this year.
— The Indianapolis Star, 23 June 2023 -
The Browns are still in need of impact players all along the defensive line.
— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2023 -
And crew members from our production teams went in person to the area to help those in need.
— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2023 -
The next day, a woman showed up claiming to be an immigrant in need of help.
— Miriam Jordan, New York Times, 2 June 2024 -
If in need of insulation, choose fleece or puffer to keep warm.
— Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023 -
Use resources like the Last Litter Program to end the cycle of kittens in need of homes.
— USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024 -
Once in the shelter’s care, she was found to be mostly healthy but in need of dental surgery to get her pearly whites in tip-top shape.
— The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023 -
Spanx first hit the shapewear scene in 2000 because founder Sara Blakely was in need of a wardrobe solution.
— Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023 -
The group finds homes and safe refuge for animals in need of a second chance to be beloved family pets.
— Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024 -
This July, the team traveled to Ecuador to deliver four more to others in need.
— Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023 -
There have not been enough shelter beds for everyone in need.
— Daniella Silva, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2023 -
With summer in full swing, your maxi dress collection might be in need of a refresh.
— Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 -
Muslims are also obligated to fulfill the rights owed to Allah’s creation, which includes those in need.
— Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024 -
The nonprofit, which has been serving Maricopa County since 1946, provides food, shelter, health care, and support services to those in need, all while fostering a sense of community.
— Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
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