plights 1 of 2

noun

Definition of plightsnext
plural of plight
as in anxieties
a very bad or difficult situation
—usually singular The recent cut in funding will only contribute to the hospital's financial plight. the plight of the unemployed

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plights

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of plight
as in promises

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  1. promises
  2. frustrations
  3. irritants
Verb
  • New Founding’s talent network, which promises to place candidates at companies that support the organization’s mission, is 3,000 members strong and growing.
    David Jeans, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His approach promises a more collaborative regulatory framework, fostering innovation rather than suppressing it.
    Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promises
Noun
  • Healthcare professionals have long struggled with abuse, often exacerbated by patient frustrations over long wait times and systemic inefficiencies.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione, reportedly motivated by anger toward corporate practices, is said to have been driven by similar frustrations that these lawsuits target, especially concerning the inflated costs of essential drugs.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrations
Noun
  • Avoid direct contact with chemicals and any other irritants.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Protection From Environmental Factors Protect your hands from environmental irritants by wearing good-quality gloves or mittens in cold, dry weather.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of irritants
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