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Discover LudwigThe phrase "I needed water" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing a past necessity for water, often in a narrative or descriptive context. Example: "After running for miles, I realized I needed water to rehydrate."
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"I needed water.
"I needed water on my body after five days in the same clothes".
There are cafes and restaurants along the way, so when I needed water, I could make a quick stop.
This morning, speaking to George Stephanopoulos, he even managed to turn it into a charming homily: "I needed water — what am I going to do?
I needed water," he says, sounding tired just recounting the experience.
Simply tell whoever it is, any of the following: I needed water, I had a bad dream (if you are in their room, tell them you had a bad dream and that you were going to tell them, or if it's a sibling, say you just wanted to check if you were still there because it felt so real).
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"I need water!
"I'm thirsty, I need water".
"It's 'I need water, delegate.
"Water, I need water," I thought.
But he only has bread, I need water.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
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