need
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"I think we need to anchor it in what the law was intended to do and not the way it has been abused today."
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Some physicians expressed concerns about the need to protect patient trust, avoid coercion and prevent preferential treatment for wealthy donors.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
Analysts say SpaceX would need a ground network to provide links to locations satellites can’t service well, like inside of buildings or tunnels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Those are our strengths, and I think we need to lean into that now more than ever.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
I know I can’t let that stop me from telling her what I need to say.
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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