needed

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Panish told jurors in Van Nuys that they needed to award punitive damages not only to punish Grossman and Erickson but also to send a message about their conduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Experts say more evaluation studies are needed though, before recommending it.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Growing demand for AI means there needs to be more investments into the infrastructure needed to power the tech.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

While much more research is needed before the compound could be tested in people, the discovery opens the door to a new treatment strategy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The first two times it was Dad that needed me: once to help him hang cabinets, the other to help him buy some tools.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam