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As it happens, there is a jurisdiction that may soon be in need of efficient, competent and friendly service even more than the state of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

Newsom, for his part, is all in and promised that Bonta “will not be in need of resources to do his job.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025

The school said in a statement that no other student involved in the altercation was considered to be in need of outside medical attention, the Times reported.

From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2024

Should you be in need of a holiday “Nutcracker,” or perhaps a “Nutcracker”-adjacent festive evening of dance, opportunities abound during this holiday season.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2023

Also, as always, if he suddenly spikes a fever over the next few weeks, he will be in need of urgent care.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick


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