need
Usage
Example Sentences
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He said Britain needs to adequately encourage research and development through tax incentives and partnerships with academic institutions.
UCLA’s name, image and likeness endeavors are transitioning to new leadership and Chesney must play a huge role in landing the sort of money the Bruins will need to compete in the Big Ten.
From Los Angeles Times
“I need to talk to you, it’s important. Can we get together?”
From Salon
The report found Patel “has neither the breadth of experience nor the bearing an FBI director needs to be successful.”
From Salon
Authorities are working with families gathered at the scene of the disaster to try to determine exactly how many people still need to be found.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.