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After aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine, analysts have speculated that Iran is now looking for payback and support from Russia in its own hour of need, although the form this might take is uncertain.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Each week, protesters in certain areas regularly berate the United States, and Obama in particular, for doing little for the Syrians in their hour of need.
—Andrew J. Tabler, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2013
Scenes from inside the House Chamber +5 Republicans have sought to capitalize on deepening liberal opposition to the U.S.-Israel relationship, particularly on college campuses, and have framed Democratic criticisms as a betrayal in Israel’s hour of need.
—Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
True, Ben Ali's Western backers were not there for him in his hour of need: France would not receive him into exile, and U.S. President Barack Obama applauded the dignity and courage of the protestors.
—Michele Penner Angrist, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2011
Forsaking your friend in her hour of need is bad, but forgetting to bring cream cheese for the apology bagels?
—Cady Lang, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
But the results of Wednesday’s shareholder vote, coupled with the way Disney insiders rallied around Iger in his hour of need, suggests that the next CEO hold that job will already know the route to the Rotunda executive dining room on day one.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Volvo Cars abandons Polestar in its hour of need
One competitor that has struggled to scale is Sweden’s Polestar.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2024
Seemingly dependable pals might vanish in your hour of need, leaving you wondering where you’re supposed to turn to.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2024
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Each week, protesters in certain areas regularly berate the United States, and Obama in particular, for doing little for the Syrians in their hour of need.
—Andrew J. Tabler, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2013
Scenes from inside the House Chamber +5 Republicans have sought to capitalize on deepening liberal opposition to the U.S.-Israel relationship, particularly on college campuses, and have framed Democratic criticisms as a betrayal in Israel’s hour of need.
—Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
True, Ben Ali's Western backers were not there for him in his hour of need: France would not receive him into exile, and U.S. President Barack Obama applauded the dignity and courage of the protestors.
—Michele Penner Angrist, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2011
Forsaking your friend in her hour of need is bad, but forgetting to bring cream cheese for the apology bagels?
—Cady Lang, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
But the results of Wednesday’s shareholder vote, coupled with the way Disney insiders rallied around Iger in his hour of need, suggests that the next CEO hold that job will already know the route to the Rotunda executive dining room on day one.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Volvo Cars abandons Polestar in its hour of need
One competitor that has struggled to scale is Sweden’s Polestar.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2024
Seemingly dependable pals might vanish in your hour of need, leaving you wondering where you’re supposed to turn to.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2024
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“Hour of need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hour%20of%20need. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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