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in case of dire necessity or need (or extreme)

in case of dire need or necessity (extreme, urgent)

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At least 20,000 people were in need of emergency assistance in the form of food, shelter, and water following the storm.
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However, over the years, postcolonial scholarship has become obsolete and is in need of a rejuvenation and rethought.
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I just hope that anyone in need of this kind of support isn't scared away by the ethical lapses of tabloid journalism.
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If there ever was a company in need of a sense of urgency, it is this one.
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Yes, the pups may be cute, but think of the benefits of owning a fully-grown dog that is in need of re-homing.
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He is broke, and in need of more hashish, the drug he is addicted to.
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He brought a report to council last year and said at the time that the old building was mouldy, drafty and in need of repairs.
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Old World warblers have proved particularly in need of re-review.
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Fortunately he does not stand in need of defense.
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The firm often targets under-performing businesses in need of strategic, operational or management change.
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