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One way to do this is to withdraw enough from a traditional IRA to fill those lower tax brackets, and use Roth money for any additional spending needs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

"A good councillor needs to be in reach when we have problems," he adds, citing illegal parking as a major local issue that is rarely resolved.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The New York City Housing Authority says it needs $78 billion in repairs, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority another $69 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Phrases such as "AI needs large amounts of data" or "AI needs some human assistance" are similar to how people describe non-human systems like cars or recipes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Mutti said she felt bad about having to do it, but that needs must.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo