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 27 Jul. 2026.

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