needing

Example Sentences

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Needing 18 off the final over from Sciver-Brunt, De Klerk was unable to score off the first two balls.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Needing two own goals to beat Wolves, one of the worst Premier League teams of all time, says a lot about where they are at the moment.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Needing 12 votes from that committee to attain Hall of Fame status, Valenzuela instead came up short by receiving fewer than five.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

Needing to pass a qualifying exam, he flunked the test and missed his chance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Needing distraction from the news on the radio—it was getting worse every hour—she stopped periodically at whatever stores or restaurants were open.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers