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Appeared in the June 5, 2026, print edition as 'Chatbots May Need a Cult Deprogrammer'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
On that fabled date in 1967, The Beatles performed a live rendition of “All You Need Is Love” on the Our World global simulcast.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
The group, known for hits like Buttons, Don't Cha and I Don't Need A Man, were particularly popular in Europe in their heyday, and Roberts and Wyatt both now live in the UK.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Need help deciding which college you can afford, or managing your student loans?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Conor was almost certain this was code for another round of We Need To Have A Talk.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
Vocabulary lists containing need
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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Lyrics from "Umbrella" by Rihanna
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"Inventing to Solve a Problem"
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