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And you kind of need to really love L.A. to really fix what ails it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
He added: "We need a mandatory minimum fine of £20,000 and, again, vehicle forfeiture on conviction."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
And our team will be deployed around the country to bring you all the news and analysis you need.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Julia Lee had no need for a new garden when she and her husband purchased their Cheviot Hills home eight years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
I need to forget everything just for one night.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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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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