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Mitochondria are best known for generating the energy cells need to function, but scientists now understand that they do much more.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
"Told me I need to get on the glass, offensive glass especially, and just use my ability, size, strength, athleticism, to make an impact on the offensive glass," Anunoby said.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
If you need another reason to treat co-workers well, then here it is.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
If you want tickets to Christopher Nolan’s epic ‘The Odyssey,’ you’ll need to get in line.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“Yes. I need a distraction. Can you think of a better one than a party?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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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