in times of need

phrase

: when help is needed : in times when one does not have the things one needs
We can always count on them to help us in times of need.

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Communal strategies in times of need are how Black people have always thrived, and our mental health reflects that. — Essence, 26 Mar. 2026 Brown said this has been beautiful but heartbreaking to see the community come together in times of need. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026 The act allows the president to control domestic companies critical to national security in times of need. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026 While endowments don’t serve as a blank check, schools can still pull from them in times of need. — Todd L. Pittinsky, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in times of need

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“In times of need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20times%20of%20need. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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