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
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Last year, thanks to a Prebys Healing Through the Arts grant, Resounding Joy brought music to 50 participants in Mama’s Kitchen’s senior nutrition program, which delivers free meals to homebound medically fragile seniors in need.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
An opportunity to help a friend in need could also arise.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Residents vote beforehand on how the funds will be allocated, whether to a community member in need or a public service project.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Alphas can also be exchanged for experiences that give back to the community, such as feeding a family in need, Shenker said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
An opportunity to help a friend in need could also arise.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Residents vote beforehand on how the funds will be allocated, whether to a community member in need or a public service project.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Alphas can also be exchanged for experiences that give back to the community, such as feeding a family in need, Shenker said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in need
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“In need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20need. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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