Example Sentences

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But they also meticulously track the chimps' friendships and social plights.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

The juxtaposition serves as a reminder of the timeless plights of teenagerhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Also of note, he said, is that these detained travelers' plights stems from their entering the country with visa waivers rather than tourist visas.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

Smith, whose brother Trey Smith is a lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, is familiar with players’ post-career plights.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2023

If we were truly going to emulate the Freedom Riders, then our writing must transcend the walls of Room 203 and our individual plights and become a universal message.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers