as in requiring
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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Recent Examples of needing
Sixteen people had to be hospitalized, with 10 needing intensive care, and one person died, according to the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Still, the group notes areas needing improvement, chief among them the county jails, which remain under a federal consent decree to improve conditions.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Only a few cars mostly from Lucid, Rivian and Tesla hit that battery capacity before needing to be plugged in.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
For one, in spite of his domestic importance, many relatively informed viewers will arrive to this film needing clarification on Moulin’s life and significance, which Nemes, Demangel, and Gilles Lellouche, the actor portraying him, do convey.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Hochul said that the workers are demanding contracts that would result in fares needing to rise by as much as 8%.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 18 May 2026
The Knicks should be heavily favored this series as the Cavs have labored through the playoffs, needing seven games to win in each round.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Duff said that while lawmakers largely supported the provision and wanted to see state tourism dollars increase, it was left out due to funding concerns and needing to keep the state’s budget balanced.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
As the atoms themselves act as the sensing medium, the same receiver can theoretically operate across an enormous frequency range—from hertz to terahertz—without needing multiple antenna systems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Still, the group notes areas needing improvement, chief among them the county jails, which remain under a federal consent decree to improve conditions.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Only a few cars mostly from Lucid, Rivian and Tesla hit that battery capacity before needing to be plugged in.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
For one, in spite of his domestic importance, many relatively informed viewers will arrive to this film needing clarification on Moulin’s life and significance, which Nemes, Demangel, and Gilles Lellouche, the actor portraying him, do convey.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Hochul said that the workers are demanding contracts that would result in fares needing to rise by as much as 8%.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 18 May 2026
The Knicks should be heavily favored this series as the Cavs have labored through the playoffs, needing seven games to win in each round.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Duff said that while lawmakers largely supported the provision and wanted to see state tourism dollars increase, it was left out due to funding concerns and needing to keep the state’s budget balanced.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
As the atoms themselves act as the sensing medium, the same receiver can theoretically operate across an enormous frequency range—from hertz to terahertz—without needing multiple antenna systems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needing
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Cassidy also complained that a new primary system enacted last year confused voters by requiring them to ask for a partisan ballot instead of the all-party primary previously in place.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Klarna has since shifted to a hybrid model, where AI handles routine inquiries, and people focus on situations requiring judgment and empathy.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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In addition to creating an election crimes office and tougher penalties for fraud, the new law required that voters wanting a mail ballot must request one every election cycle.—
Michael Van Sickler,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Charter’s plans have no contracts — so other than wanting to maintain the savings, customers can switch at any time.—
Javier Palomarez,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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The sponsors of House Bill 1430 boldly admit that our transportation taxes have been hijacked to pay for education and health care, and that taking those funds out of the legislature’s cookie jar will create shortfalls.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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Around 25 million lightning strikes occur in the United States every year, with most taking place during the summer months.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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