plight
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In this heart-sore and compassionate investigation of unresolved pain, director Marialuisa Ernst makes a parallel between their plight and how her uncle’s disappearance during Argentina’s dictatorship affected her family.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Critics argue it could stifle the investment Australia needs to build more houses and could worsen the plight of renters.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Now there's a plethora of policies and pledges on offer, but perhaps one central point: politicians ignore the plight of the High Street at their peril.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Although the bakers were all acquitted last year, their plight sparked debate across France.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Eusie knocked the ashes out of his pipe and considered his plight out loud.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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