How to Use in need in a Sentence

in need

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  • If Mango isn’t the dog for you, other dogs in need of homes are on the site.
    — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 3 July 2026
  • Most would agree that East Potomac Golf Links is in need of a makeover.
    — New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • When a friend's in need, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are friends indeed.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
  • Residents are also often in need of slippers, non-slip socks, and cozier items, such as shawls and cardigans.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Most pharmacies are out of medications and people in need can get them only if a relative sends them from abroad.
    — Sarah Moreno july 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • The one-story property, set on 15 acres, is in need of serious updating, the couple say.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Around 600 outreach workers would also canvass the streets looking for those in need of help, Mamdani said.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • The scammer then calls, pretending to be in a crisis and in need of immediate financial assistance.
    — Ella Moore july 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • More than 3,000 shoppers agreed that this outdoor rug is the ideal addition to outdoor spaces that are in need of color.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • And as the seventh largest economy in the world, France has plenty of wealth and resources to mitigate extreme heat and offer public assistance to those most in need.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 July 2026
  • Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • The event last night raised $589,000 to help keep Project Angel Food rolling for Angelino's in need.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
  • With more than seven years of experience, Samuel could make a perfect addition to a position group that’s in need of some veteran leadership.
    — Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
  • Upon realizing that Paolasin was in need of help, one of her 16-year-old family members went into the water to try to help her, per the outlet.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • More than 30 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
    — ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The proceeds from the auction will go to the nonprofit MusiCares, which provides financial help and services to those in the music industry in need.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • To the family’s lawyer, Markus Stötzel, the case is a typical example of Nazi plunder in need of immediate restoration.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
  • For an organization badly in need of strong goaltending across the pro level, Jonsson is an emerging star in the organization.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 June 2026
  • As volunteer groups and concerned family members head toward the affected areas, heavy traffic has clogged the highway, preventing ambulances and rescue crews from reaching those in need.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 29 June 2026
  • Suarez said survivors in need of temporary shelter could especially benefit from tents and flashlights, while encouraging donors to remember the specific needs of women and young children.
    — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Verizon in particular is in need of a shake-up given its recent CEO shuffle, and creating a connectivity giant might be its ticket.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
  • Last week, Ocean City council members approved a motion designating the site of Gillian's Wonderland Pier as an area in need of rehabilitation.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • The organization hoped Lagrange would be playing in the Bronx before the trade deadline, effectively providing an internal solution for a bullpen in need of reinforcements.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • For those who are in need of medical aid, tents and EMS crews will also be on standby near the National Mall, according to local outlet WJLA.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The framing often positions Clark, a white player, as fragile and in need of shielding from predominantly Black opponents, reinforcing racist tropes about Black women being overly aggressive.
    — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Those with unused or underused GPUs in offices and smaller data centers register as providers, while those in need of computing power are considered as tenants who can choose among providers and rent their GPUs.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike traditional food pantries, The Store—which the couple founded in partnership with Belmont University—operates like a grocery store, allowing people in need to make their own food selections to uphold their dignity and reduce food waste.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The protocol sets up a system for state agencies, municipalities and other partners to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 to make sure that information regarding cooling centers is available statewide, providing a location for those in need of relief.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
  • Per the release, other events include a partnership with Lauren Bush's FEED program, which donates meals to children in need, at the annual John Jay Homestead Farm Market.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • But defeat left Koeman looking powerless and the Netherlands in need of new energy and new ideas as thoughts turn to the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign and an increasingly familiar period of soul-searching for Dutch football.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 June 2026

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