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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Why use hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid serums and moisturizers are used for rejuvenating dull, dry, winter-time skin that’s in need of extra hydration.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The national organization makes the meals for those in need.
—Theresa Cisneros, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
Last year, the Dominican Republic deported more than 250,000 Haitians, including those in need of asylum, Amnesty International has said.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
However, there is less specificity in terms of how those in need of substance abuse treatment will get it.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Muslims can donate this form of charity to non-profits, or mosques holding Eid prayer will collect these donations, directly giving it to those in need.
—The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
During the three-month period between January to March 2023, there were more than 14,300 Black people in need of kidney transplants whose wait times were changed, averaging out to a two year time difference.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Rarely has a political party been more desperately in need of a leader who can calm the waters, unify the feuding factions and charm the money men and women.
—Michelle Cottle, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
If passengers find themselves in need of mental health support during a cruise, some lines do have resources available.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The national organization makes the meals for those in need.
—Theresa Cisneros, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
Last year, the Dominican Republic deported more than 250,000 Haitians, including those in need of asylum, Amnesty International has said.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
However, there is less specificity in terms of how those in need of substance abuse treatment will get it.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Muslims can donate this form of charity to non-profits, or mosques holding Eid prayer will collect these donations, directly giving it to those in need.
—The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
During the three-month period between January to March 2023, there were more than 14,300 Black people in need of kidney transplants whose wait times were changed, averaging out to a two year time difference.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Rarely has a political party been more desperately in need of a leader who can calm the waters, unify the feuding factions and charm the money men and women.
—Michelle Cottle, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
If passengers find themselves in need of mental health support during a cruise, some lines do have resources available.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
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“In need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20need. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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