plight

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France is home to western Europe's largest Jewish population, at around half a million people, as well as a significant Muslim community sensitive to the plight of the Palestinian people in Gaza.

From Barron's

We’ve been telling readers about the plight of Mr. Guan, whose asylum claim is as strong as it gets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sebastian’s reporting has shed light on the power of large tech companies, how advanced technologies are shaping our future and the plights of everyday people.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ahead of the incident, Omar's constituents raised issues with her as eclectic as trash collections and the plight of North Minneapolis, alongside fears over the sweeping immigration operations that have sparked large protests.

From Barron's

For growers who were already battling to eke out a living, the situation has only added to their plight.

From Barron's