plight
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But the frustrations came after West Ham took the lead against Leeds midway through the second half, as fans directed angry chants towards chairman Sullivan, who many blame for West Ham's current plight.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
She has now written to the Indian prime minister to highlight the family's plight.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
The bakers were all acquitted last year, but their plight sparked debate across France.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
He offers instead a soul-print in which Yarris’ plight is captured in the splayed nerve endings of the stage character he creates.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Unaware of my plight, poor Thomas was obviously bothered by my unusual silence.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing plight
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963)
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