Example Sentences

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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

Even so, he said there are times he has needed to sleep on people’s couches and in his car.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Some would argue that perhaps he has needed more help and support through his career than some of the greats - the likes of Schumacher, Verstappen and Alonso appear iron-clad.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

He can never need her as he has needed me!”

From What a Man Wills by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.