plight

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The everlasting draw of “The Forsyte Saga” to both men and women, then, is in the way these stories capture the plight of patriarchal pressures, spoken and implied.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Near another terminal, college freshman Juliana Tonelete told AFP that while she sympathised with the plight of drivers, her own financial situation took priority.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

But as much as Sarah’s plight with infertility is relatable, other moments in the story took more work to get there, like the moment where Abraham talks with God.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Van de Ven said he no longer checks his phone amid the club's current plight.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

When he heard their plight, Governor Ray’s press secretary, Ray Walters, took pity on the two programs.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone