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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost needing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a situation where there is a strong desire or requirement for something, but it is not quite at the level of necessity.
Example: "I found myself almost needing a break after working for several hours straight."
Alternatives: "nearly requiring" or "close to needing".
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In fact, given Jordan's history of almost needing to win, it almost does not make sense.
In the UK, until recently, women's magazines generally wouldn't touch feminism, as it was deemed to be passé and uncomfortable, almost needing to be whispered apologetically and avoided.
"When you're in a mode of almost needing two scores, you're exposed not only because you're going to throw on every down, but because there is more of a chance of turnovers".
After a night at the emergency room, and him almost needing surgery, he was sent home with a sling and a stuffed bear.
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This almost needs no commentary.
They almost need to run.
They almost needed to have that closure".
"You almost need a decompression chamber at customs," Jon added.
He said: "Sometimes I almost need to let things out.
We almost need to liberate men from their penises".
You almost need binoculars to eye up the details.
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