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Trump twists the knife Kicking and confusing terrified people in their hour of need, President-elect Donald Trump continues to spread disinformation about the fires, seeking to gain from the
tragedy by pinning it on Democratic governance instead of facts or science.
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Sabrina Haake, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Instead, Lemina will now be remembered by supporters as a man who went missing in their hour of need.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are shining a light on the Golden State in its hour of need.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
After aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine, analysts have speculated that Iran is now looking for payback and support from Russia in its own hour of need, although the form this might take is uncertain.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Each week, protesters in certain areas regularly berate the United States, and Obama in particular, for doing little for the Syrians in their hour of need.
—Andrew J. Tabler, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2013
Scenes from inside the House Chamber +5 Republicans have sought to capitalize on deepening liberal opposition to the U.S.-Israel relationship, particularly on college campuses, and have framed Democratic criticisms as a betrayal in Israel’s hour of need.
—Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
True, Ben Ali's Western backers were not there for him in his hour of need: France would not receive him into exile, and U.S. President Barack Obama applauded the dignity and courage of the protestors.
—Michele Penner Angrist, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2011
Forsaking your friend in her hour of need is bad, but forgetting to bring cream cheese for the apology bagels?
—Cady Lang, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
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Sabrina Haake, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Instead, Lemina will now be remembered by supporters as a man who went missing in their hour of need.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are shining a light on the Golden State in its hour of need.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
After aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine, analysts have speculated that Iran is now looking for payback and support from Russia in its own hour of need, although the form this might take is uncertain.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Each week, protesters in certain areas regularly berate the United States, and Obama in particular, for doing little for the Syrians in their hour of need.
—Andrew J. Tabler, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2013
Scenes from inside the House Chamber +5 Republicans have sought to capitalize on deepening liberal opposition to the U.S.-Israel relationship, particularly on college campuses, and have framed Democratic criticisms as a betrayal in Israel’s hour of need.
—Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
True, Ben Ali's Western backers were not there for him in his hour of need: France would not receive him into exile, and U.S. President Barack Obama applauded the dignity and courage of the protestors.
—Michele Penner Angrist, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2011
Forsaking your friend in her hour of need is bad, but forgetting to bring cream cheese for the apology bagels?
—Cady Lang, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Hour of need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hour%20of%20need. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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