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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Delaware County During a Code Blue, residents in need of shelter are encouraged to visit one of Delaware County's weather advisory relief centers.
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Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Given the limited options for accessing retirement accounts, the president’s proposal could help Americans in need of cash to unlock liquidity for a down payment.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Sure, Roosevelt charitably wanted to help a neighbor in need.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Teams in need of a scoring punch could inquire about Cam Thomas, who is never one to shy away from jacking up shots.
—Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Given the limited options for accessing retirement accounts, the president’s proposal could help Americans in need of cash to unlock liquidity for a down payment.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Sure, Roosevelt charitably wanted to help a neighbor in need.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Teams in need of a scoring punch could inquire about Cam Thomas, who is never one to shy away from jacking up shots.
—Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“In need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20need. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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