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Discover LudwigThe phrase "I needed space" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing a desire for personal distance or time away from someone or something, often in emotional or relational contexts. Example: "After our argument, I told her that I needed space to think about things."
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But I needed space.
I needed space.
And I needed space for my books.
But as much as anything I needed space.
"I needed space for the kids," Mrs. Dunlap said.
I needed space... you didn't allow that.
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"I need space to grow and get old and be a human being.
First class, of course, a necessary luxury for the ideal day out – I'm antisocial, I need space.
I spend most of my days and many of my evenings up here and I need space.
And then you have, on the other side of the spectrum, jealousy and anger and frustration, and you didn't call me back and I need space — I'm fine".
And then, as quickly as he arrived in Forrest's life, he leaves it — "I think I need space," he tells her — threatening to undo years of Forrest's and Dr. R.'s hard work.
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