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needed

[nee-did] / ˈni dɪd /


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He said the team would be aiming to strike a "happy balance between what is needed to protect the fellside environment and meeting the needs of path users".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Large prospective clinical trials are still needed to determine whether the medications directly reduce cancer risk.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

He had a job and wasn’t homeless, but like a lot of people who struggle with depression and other demons, he was resistant to help, and even to the idea that he needed help.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It raises the cost of capital, delays investment and chokes off the very capacity needed to relieve bottlenecks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

“I thought it was clear last night that I needed your help today.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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