11.   We also understand the plight of people who, in many cases, just want to escape poverty to come and work in America.

12.   Your coach, Rick Adelman, seems to understand your plight.

13.   A deaf-mute, she could not make fellow travellers understand her plight.

14.   Deaf and unable to speak, she could not make fellow travellers understand her plight.

15.   Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he understood the plight of the refugees but had no choice but to send them back.

16.   Rep. Bob Clement, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said officials understand the plight of flight schools.

17.   We hope the authorities will visit this housing area to fully understand our plight.