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was needing

  • past progressive of need.

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Eidevall was needing a decent result coming into this game after a poor start to the 2023-24 campaign.

From BBC Oct. 6, 2023

Johnson was on the par-4 18th green in two when Reed finished, while Smith - the other player in Johnson’s twosome - was needing a miracle that didn’t arrive.

From Washington Times Oct. 30, 2022

He hasn’t played the Wells Fargo Championship since 2013 when he was needing sponsor exemptions.

From Seattle Times Oct. 18, 2022

So was needing five pitchers — Adon, Rogers, Ramírez, Finnegan and Andrés Machado — to record those six outs, though the defense didn’t help.

From Washington Post Apr. 30, 2022

At first Aunt Victoria said it wasnt right for a young girl to be here, but I made her see that I couldnt set at home when others was needing help so much.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt