in times of need

idiom

: 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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Extend a helping hand to your partners in times of need. Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Matches and a lighter can help start fire to act as an emergency signal in times of need. Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025 Alongside the conflict lies a rich tapestry of cooperation, learning, and sanctuary—moments when Christian leaders, like the Negus of Abyssinia and now Pope Francis, stood up for Muslims in times of need. Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 The purpose of storing up is to give MORE in times of need, not less. First Place For Youth, Forbes.com, 1 May 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 22 May. 2025.

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