need
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Under the agreement signed by Gordon Peterson, WaterStone says, it doesn’t need to consider the son’s grant recommendations, provide accountings or allow him to move the account.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Researchers say the findings point to the need for new approaches to prevention.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
"We need to be strong for each other, we must respect family and cultural practice."
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
They felt the board wasn’t grasping the urgency of the company’s problems and the need to move fast to turn the business around.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
When we need to put our jackets on, we go home, back to pretending that we’re fine, just fine.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Vocabulary lists containing need
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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Lyrics from "Umbrella" by Rihanna
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