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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The new lineup, which builds on Qualcomm’s neural processing unit (NPU) technology leadership, promises rack-scale performance with superior memory capacity.—
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ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up, and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 Oct. 2025
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Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said his nation was hoping for more of a consensus going into Tuesday’s vote given the funding predicaments and operational issues that have dogged the MSS.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Is River in desperate need of some R&R, or is everyone else projecting their own predicaments onto him?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Brooklyn and Nicola married in April 2022 and renewed their wedding vows this past August.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … FIXING TIES – Former defense minister vows to fix US-Colombia alliance 'in a week' if elected.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning—a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated to the pursuit of truth.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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While the series is told mainly through Cameron’s point of view, the story is fleshed out by the individual tribulations of his fellow recruits.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tillery also advises her clients to skip overpacking and go with carry-on luggage to avoid unnecessary baggage fees or inconveniences if there are flight changes.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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Antibiotics have turned once deadly infections into minor inconveniences.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, Nason thinks Gen Z’s job crisis needs to be addressed sooner rather than later, as their student loans start to accumulate and frustrations bubble.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The mise en abyme of the film is reflected in Fellini’s own frustrations during the preproduction of 8 1/2.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The June 14 protests were mostly peaceful until protesters and local law enforcement officers clashed in downtown LA, leading to officers deploying chemical irritants and flash bang grenades at civilians.—
Madeline Armstrong,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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Have protective goggles or shatter-resistant glasses (for tear gas or irritants).—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The troubles began in 2020 when the banner was stolen during the day by an individual who ran up the hill with it, according to Haynes.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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There were struggles, the same type of troubles many other bands have, but people took care of one another, and everybody’s there.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Plights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plights. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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