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needs

[needz] / nidz /


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“We succeeded because we acted decisively—and that is exactly the kind of mindset the world needs today,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It needs to be written in natural language that matches the questions people might ask.

From BBC • 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

This time, Washington likely needs both flags and capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Grandmary runs one of his grandpa Joe’s charter boats down here in Sitka every summer when Grandpa Joe needs help during the tourist season.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith