in need

phrase

: 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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Guests, and locals in need of some R&R, are welcome to the spa. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 With the Chiefs trailing by three, the team was in need of an offensive spark. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 Healthcare, buoyed by an aging population in need of more medical services, has driven much of the employment gains in recent years and continued to do so in September. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 The report revealed that 85% of providers in the United States experienced moderate or severe staffing challenges in the past year and 55% have had to turn away people in need of care due to inadequate staffing. — STAT, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in need

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“In need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20need. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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