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Discover Ludwig! The phrase "practically needs" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means that something is almost or nearly necessary. Example: "In order to succeed in this project, she practically needs to have excellent time management skills."
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A person practically needs the Jaws of Life to open anything.
A person practically needs a chalkboard to understand the following explanation of his coverage plan.
And the Tonys show on CBS practically needs a shot of steroids to bulk up its audience.
It even feels a little hollow, and the screen flexes like a piece of shirt cardboard — but at 2.47 pounds, it practically needs a paperweight.
This could be because, as he acknowledged, he practically needs a law degree to figure out which clients he can speak about on which topic (his client Jessica Simpson once followed his diet, but now she is a Weight Watchers spokeswoman) and which products he needs to appear with, and when.
"I'll let them struggle for a minute," he said, "then afterward I'll say to my wife, 'Perhaps "Perfect Storm?" ' and she'll say, 'Good guess, honey!' " Mr. Reilly has made 30 films in the last 15 years, yet when it comes to public recognition, he practically needs to wear a name tag.
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You practically needed a torch".
They already know everything they practically need to know.
You practically need a grant to read it all.
You practically needed a decoder ring to decipher that statement.
Meanwhile, you practically need C-130's to carry all the lawyers parachuting into Florida.
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