need
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Example Sentences
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“That’s what we need to do,” de Meo said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is visiting allies in the Gulf, last night meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who agreed on the need for a lasting peace.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The boats, each with a capacity of 25 passengers, have adopted the car-charging standard, so that operators can use existing infrastructure such as the Tesla supercharger network without the need for major investments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
For that to happen, though, oil prices will need to cooperate.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
He gives me a slight nod, his way of confirming that yes, we need to tell her.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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