in need

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Prepositional phrase

1. Lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter; poor; indigent.

   I donated the clothes my son outgrew to help children in need.

2. In distress or otherwise difficult circumstances.

   The team came to the rescue of a whale in need.

3. (when followed by “of”) needing (the specified necessities).

   The house was in need of urgent repairs.

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