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plight

[plahyt] / plaɪt /


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Its plight is spelled out in US securities filings containing cryptic language.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Only after her plight was the centerpiece of a Las Vegas Sun article about public assistance did the welfare department set her up with a sewing class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

He was among those who threw his support behind Bristol Blue Glass in November, when their plight was first brought to light.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

A national group called the People-to-People Committee was attempting to raise funds for the team, and the executive director asked Bobby if he’d give a simultaneous exhibition to publicize the team’s plight.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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