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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Operators can open up more sluices in times of need.
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2023
Until more is done on the federal level, however, disabled folks will continue to turn to their community in times of need—a support network that the government would do well to engage.
—Marianne Dhenin, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
Nelson said people with warrants are less likely to be comfortable interacting with law enforcement or come to court, even in times of need, for fear of being arrested.
—Alaina Bookman | Abookman@al.com, al, 12 Aug. 2023
Our mandate and our mission is to be able to help members in times of need and crisis times financially — for their medical bills, their rents, their mortgages and their food.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 July 2023
Participating customers have to give the power company permission to pull power from the batteries in times of need.
—Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 July 2023
The consensus across the board, though, is that Beyoncé is surrounded by good people who look out for her and who come in clutch in times of need — like saving her from having a bit of a crisis in front of tens of thousands of people!
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
The consensus across the board, though, is that Beyoncé is surrounded by good people who look out for her and who come in clutch in times of need — like saving her from having a bit of a crisis in front of tens of thousands of people!
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
Some companies also have mental health first aiders (MHFAs), who have been specially trained to help people in times of need.
—Jo Yurcaba, Woman's Day, 21 Jan. 2020
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2023
Until more is done on the federal level, however, disabled folks will continue to turn to their community in times of need—a support network that the government would do well to engage.
—Marianne Dhenin, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
Nelson said people with warrants are less likely to be comfortable interacting with law enforcement or come to court, even in times of need, for fear of being arrested.
—Alaina Bookman | Abookman@al.com, al, 12 Aug. 2023
Our mandate and our mission is to be able to help members in times of need and crisis times financially — for their medical bills, their rents, their mortgages and their food.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 July 2023
Participating customers have to give the power company permission to pull power from the batteries in times of need.
—Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 July 2023
The consensus across the board, though, is that Beyoncé is surrounded by good people who look out for her and who come in clutch in times of need — like saving her from having a bit of a crisis in front of tens of thousands of people!
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
The consensus across the board, though, is that Beyoncé is surrounded by good people who look out for her and who come in clutch in times of need — like saving her from having a bit of a crisis in front of tens of thousands of people!
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
Some companies also have mental health first aiders (MHFAs), who have been specially trained to help people in times of need.
—Jo Yurcaba, Woman's Day, 21 Jan. 2020
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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 25 Sep. 2023.
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