Example Sentences

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This is what we have been needing — words from a highly credible author not afraid to speak the truth.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

“Our students have been needing a space like this for a very long time,” said Joe Seamons, who co-founded The Rhapsody Project in 2013.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2022

“The students have been needing librarians in their areas, in their schools, for many years now,” said K.C.

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2021

You are late, and I have been needing you.

From Poison Island by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

The Lord knows I am in need of cash at this time—in fact I have been needing cash about all my life it would appear.

From Epistles from Pap: Letters from the man known as 'The Will Rogers of Indiana' by Hay, Douglas (Douglas N.)