- present participle of need.
needing
Example Sentences
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It also highlighted a financing gap, with developing countries needing US$310-US$365 billion to adapt, yet having only US$26 billion in adaptation finance available in 2023.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Each chef seemed to have a recognizable point of view — something you could understand from the plate itself, without needing the chef to stand beside the table explaining it.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Labor costs are lower, with self-service buffets needing fewer servers than a traditional restaurant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Kaz Jahanbini, 19, says needing to ask to be paid back in the first place can be frustrating.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“Don’t forget Nyame mentioned still needing to save the Earth.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
