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has needed

  • present perfect of need (3rd person singular).

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Because Lord knows this team has needed him in so many instances the last few years.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Emery has needed a way with words at times, refusing to lay into his players at half-time during the abject defeat by Tottenham at the start of the month.

From BBC May 20, 2026

Yet, from the time of the railroads, U.S. industry has needed the capital that mom-and-pop investors can provide.

From Barron's Apr. 15, 2026

The industry has needed time to build that reporting ability, Coinbase’s Zlatkin said.

From MarketWatch Feb. 14, 2026

He is the only one who has needed me ever.

From David Fleming's Forgiveness by Edwards, G. H. (George Henry)