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Definition of Plight
Plight

imp. & p. p. of Plight, to pledge.

imp. & p. p. of Pluck.

To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.

A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.

That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge.

Condition; state; -- risk, or exposure to danger, often being implied; as, a luckless plight.

To pledge; to give as a pledge for the performance of some act; as, to plight faith, honor, word; -- never applied to property or goods.

To promise; to engage; to betroth.

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Plight Quotations

If God had wanted us to be concerned for the plight of the toads, he would have made them cute and furry.
Dave Barry

The people who do not get jobs are often the most vulnerable in our society, and joblessness is a terrible plight for anyone who suffers from it.
Tim Bishop

LA can be a very open and accepting creative environment. But it is important, because there is this odd separation here, it is important to make your kids mindful of other people and other people's plight.
Ryan Phillippe

Ray Charles' revolutionary approach to music was also reflected in his politics and his deep and abiding commitment to Martin Luther King and the plight of African-Americans. Ray Charles may not have been on the front lines, but he put his money where his mouth was.
Diane Watson

In Hanover Park they highlighted the terrible plight of backyard dwellers and the fact that year after year nothing has been done to help you: the hope and despair you all live with every day.
Mangosuthu Buthelezi

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