as in anxieties
a very bad or difficult situation
—usually singular
The recent cut in funding will only contribute to the hospital's financial plight. the plight of the unemployed
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Verb
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The deal to host the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is finalized, with an official announcement expected soon, possibly during Monday's Raw Netflix premiere, which promises to bring in a huge international audience.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025 -
As 2025 begins, the slate of January releases promises a strong start to the year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kim, the Korean American artist, who is deaf, shared in an email that the billboard reflected personal frustrations.—
Travis Diehl,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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There have been frustrations with how things have panned out on the court, and the body language of the group was concerning in a loss in Detroit on Saturday.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Protection From Environmental Factors Protect your hands from environmental irritants by wearing good-quality gloves or mittens in cold, dry weather.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Avoid direct contact with chemicals and any other irritants.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Plights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plights. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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