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It can be used when indicating that someone or something requires a certain amount of time to complete a task or process.
Example: "She needs time to think about her decision before making a final choice."
Alternatives: "requires time to" or "takes time to".
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"He just needs time to heal.
He needs time to breathe and grieve.
Cleo, however, needs time to adjust.
He needs time to think.
"It needs time to develop an aura".
"He needs time to prove himself".
Paul needs time to reshape the club".
A Convention bounce needs time to develop.
The audience needs time to savor the city.
"He just needs time to fuel his battery again".
7. The cat needs time to play Lego undisturbed.
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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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