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needs

[needz] / nidz /


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"Goodwill must be built up and mutual trust needs to be expanded, step by step, by both sides."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

However, Buhalis warned this transformation "needs to be managed carefully"; first addressing local housing affordability, digital infrastructure, transport links, and community integration.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The Coles represent a range of current and former devotees Ye needs to keep to make his attempted comeback a reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

There’s so much shame and confusion on the part of the person who needs help, and sometimes there’s denial that anything bad is happening.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“It’s a very large cave,” explained the owl, “big enough for a polar bear’s needs, and not presently occupied.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el