need
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"I need to go back to the gym," he panted as the song ended.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
“It takes at least 45 days to 60 days for somebody to settle in, and by that time they need to get back to school or whatever other obligation they had,” Ben Eli said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
“I want to make sure that this summer I thoroughly analyze what we need to change, and I have to stay true to LAFC’s identity.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
All you’ll need is a block of tofu, cottage cheese and a few seasonings.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
My knees lock and we both stare at each other, neither of us able to find the words that need to be spoken.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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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