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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At the time, the Wolves were desperately in need of depth behind Conley and looking for a point guard of the future.
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Proceeds support the nuns' mission of helping those in need.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Swift captioned her GoFundMe donation Taylor Swift is helping out a young fan in need.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Library support group looking for donations The collectibles donation team of the Friends of Canyon Hills Library is in need of items for the glass display cases at Canyon Hills Library.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Proceeds support the nuns' mission of helping those in need.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Swift captioned her GoFundMe donation Taylor Swift is helping out a young fan in need.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Library support group looking for donations The collectibles donation team of the Friends of Canyon Hills Library is in need of items for the glass display cases at Canyon Hills Library.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
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“In need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20need. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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