in distress
idiom
1
: very upset
He was clearly in distress upon hearing the news.
2
: in a very difficult situation in which one does not have enough money, food, etc.
She's chosen to devote her life to helping those in distress.
3
of a boat, airplane, etc.
: in a state of danger or desperate need
The ship was in distress.
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Other fans called out the disregard that society has when dealing with Black stars in distress versus public reaction to white stars.
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Several residents have alleged the agency deliberately ignored pretrial inmates in distress with serious medical concerns.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
When your business is in distress and unable to meet its financial obligations, lenders are often willing to work with you to modify loan terms rather than forcing you into bankruptcy or foreclosure.
—Stephen Nalley, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
However, the country generally provides temporary shelter to refugees in distress.
—Binsar Bakkara and Edna Tarigan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Several residents have alleged the agency deliberately ignored pretrial inmates in distress with serious medical concerns.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
When your business is in distress and unable to meet its financial obligations, lenders are often willing to work with you to modify loan terms rather than forcing you into bankruptcy or foreclosure.
—Stephen Nalley, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
However, the country generally provides temporary shelter to refugees in distress.
—Binsar Bakkara and Edna Tarigan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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“In distress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20distress. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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