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The phrase "a certain need for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing a specific or particular requirement or necessity for something.
Example: "In today's fast-paced world, there is a certain need for effective communication skills in the workplace."
Alternatives: "a specific need for" or "a particular need for".
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The only disconcerting aspect to this acceptance is a certain need for vigilance when walking.
Mr. Guttenberg said that a Fiat-Opel combination would involve "a certain need for consolidation".
You see, I still think there's a certain need for each other in our band.
"I still think there's a certain need for each other in our band.
Lastly, there must be a certain need for care in order to seek for it.
The system is based on the theory that co-morbidity corresponds to a certain need for health care resources.
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Having said that, there's a certain need-for-redemption built into the form, I guess, because the writer has so much destructive power.
Use a certain kind of fabric for a certain need.
Grapes have certain needs for best results, including specific climate, temperature, moisture soil and planting conditions.
"Humanitarian assistance can cover a certain amount of needs for the most vulnerable, but we cannot pay the rent for everybody, the electricity cost for everyone, the water cost for everyone".
So, while Q&A sites are really interesting in solving a certain set of needs for users, they are only a piece of the puzzle.
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