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needed

Definition for needed

adjective as in wanted

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Some prisoners heard the lockdown was needed to accommodate important visitors.

Down in the ship’s hold was construction material needed to upgrade the northernmost military outpost, a Canadian spy station providing crucial intelligence on Russia’s military.

“We’re gonna teach you a dance,” she said, though few in the audience probably needed the lesson at this point in Roan’s ascent.

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It was intended to maximise evening daylight meaning less heating and lighting was needed, reducing fuel consumption during wartime.

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Mum wants to donate her body to show her gratitude to medical professionals as they helped her when she had bowel cancer and needed surgery four years ago.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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