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
Examples of in need in a Sentence
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The organization urges individuals who find a pelican in need of care to contact IBR's Bird HelpLine at 866-SOS-BIRD (866-767-2473) or their local animal control office.
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Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
The shelter sends some to veterinary hospitals, but others that are in need of medical attention are too frail to be transported.
—Mauricio Savarese, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
On Friday morning Williams already received two calls about litters in need of rescuing.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 May 2024
After Lopez’s shift finished, another officer took over and found Thomas in need of medical assistance.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The nonprofit foundation, based in Potomac, Md., was formed in 1998 by a group of Korean American mothers to help children in need.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
Advertisement In recent months, the center, which serves families that are homeless or on the verge of homelessness, has seen increasing numbers of people in need of assistance.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the family had moved to the Fort Worth area and were in need of a babysitter.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 28 Apr. 2024
Use resources like the Last Litter Program to end the cycle of kittens in need of homes.
—USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
The shelter sends some to veterinary hospitals, but others that are in need of medical attention are too frail to be transported.
—Mauricio Savarese, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
On Friday morning Williams already received two calls about litters in need of rescuing.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 May 2024
After Lopez’s shift finished, another officer took over and found Thomas in need of medical assistance.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The nonprofit foundation, based in Potomac, Md., was formed in 1998 by a group of Korean American mothers to help children in need.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
Advertisement In recent months, the center, which serves families that are homeless or on the verge of homelessness, has seen increasing numbers of people in need of assistance.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the family had moved to the Fort Worth area and were in need of a babysitter.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 28 Apr. 2024
Use resources like the Last Litter Program to end the cycle of kittens in need of homes.
—USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
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“In need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20need. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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