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plight

[plahyt] / plaɪt /


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Jill Turner, from Brora, was convinced it was the same ewe she had seen about two years before and its plight quickly captured the world's attention.

From BBC

Residents nearby expressed sadness for the Guthries’ plight, combined with irritation at the disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A UK police investigation into Kate's plight could reveal Epstein's enablers in Britain, and might also discover whether his friends protected him from a UK investigation," Brown said.

From BBC

But what about the plight of the literary influencer?

From The Wall Street Journal

About a dozen people took part in the “March for Billionaires” on Saturday morning in San Francisco to raise awareness about the plight of the ultrarich.

From Los Angeles Times