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Discover LudwigThe word "had needed" is correct and can be used in written English
You can use it when expressing a past need. For example: "They had needed more volunteers to finish the project on time."
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Lucy had needed a transfusion.
He had needed a wife.
They had needed 10.
No other Defence Secretary had needed one.
Wimbledon had needed this badly.
Pietersen had needed a pee.
I had needed all that time.
He had needed them for some time".
America had needed something to cheer about.
Blackburn had needed to be braver.
Albeit one that had needed another polish.
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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.

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