need
noun
a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation.
will be needing
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future progressiveof need.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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“She will be needing several surgeries until she is completely healed,” the page says.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2022
Manchester United will be needing City to fail at the Court of Arbitration for Sport as it is in fifth place and was held 1-1 at Everton on Sunday to sit three points behind Chelsea.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 1, 2020
Ain’t My Type of Hype by Full Force is the ridiculously funky new jack swing track that they get down to and, yes, you will be needing it on your next house party playlist.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 9, 2018
In the years ahead, we will be needing investment in areas other than resources.
From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2013
“Hank’s a good choice. And you do want to stay local. Jessica will be needing regular adjustments—especially since she’s almost certainly still growing.”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
