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Discover LudwigThe phrase "need defense" is not correct and usable in written English.
It would be better to use the phrase "need defending" instead. For example: "This theory needs defending against those who question its validity."
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"I need defense," Pettitte said.
The Nets also need defense more than scoring, and Brooks can be an indifferent defender.
He will need defense hawks to pass the bill if Tea Party members defect, as is expected.
"We need leadership from that position at the point guard, and we also need defense," Thomas said.
The Knicks need defense, now, and they need players who move better without the ball — spacing out on the floor has never come easily to Anthony-led teams.
We have one strikeout starter, Jason Schmidt, and a couple strikeout relievers, Felix Rodriguez and Robb Nen, so we need defense".
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Who needs defense?
We needed defense.
"We believe defense itself needs defense.
McMillan told Evans he needed defense and rebounding, no more and no less.
And pitching really needs defense for it to function properly, and he is such a good third baseman".
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