need
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"Red flags need to be noticed," Peter explains.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Hopefully, you won’t need it, but knowing it’s there should provide some peace of mind.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
I remember pulling through the pages of the book going, “This is me, I understand the cruelty others are showing him, I understand his need for both distance and warmth.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"I always feel the need to have company when I leave the house now," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“No, it’s exactly where I need to be,” Aunt J replies.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing need
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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Lyrics from "Umbrella" by Rihanna
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"Inventing to Solve a Problem"
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