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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a long needed" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct form would be "a long-needed" with a hyphen, which is used to describe something that has been needed for a long time.
Example: "The community finally received a long-needed upgrade to its public transportation system."
Alternatives: "much-needed" or "long-awaited".
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This new 'deep learning' group built the automatic recognition into the new Flickr search — a long needed upgrade for the granddaddy of all photo sharing services.
The introduction of the WHO-IWGE classification of echinococcal cysts, followed by the expert consensus for CE diagnosis and treatment, has provided a long needed framework for the clinical management of this condition [ 4, 6].
While this uncoupling discomfited many classic Pentecostals, it triggered a long needed revolution in the church.
But, he also delivered a long needed assessment of entertainers speaking on social issues without enough bases to understand their statements greater social impact.
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Size is not everything, and the racecourse with a grandstand a mile long needed a winner like California Chrome in its biggest race of the year.
It is a discussion that is long needed and happening at a very wide level.
Title I has long needed a boost.
New York has long needed a fairer tax system.
That's a challenge Twitter has long needed to address.
Despite the breadth and quality of About.com's content, it's long needed a prettier outfit.
It has been what the public long needed — an alert to possible abuses traditionally buried under Congressional arrogance.
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