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needing

ADJECTIVE
desiring
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He said he “saw a gap of people seemingly needing more transparency around money, and wanting a real-life version of someone trying to figure things out as they went.”

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

At times, he both flew the plane and took the pictures, only needing a helper to swap out the glass plate negatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Ideally, West Ham will have their destiny in their hands on the final day, without needing Everton to get something at Spurs.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Despite committee progress, the bill faces significant challenges in the full Senate, needing bipartisan support and resolution on ethics provisions.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“Probably you started to live on both sides when your voice lowered and you started needing deodorant,” Max said.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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