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The phrase "was to need" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express a future necessity or requirement that was anticipated in the past. Example: "He realized that the project was to need more resources than initially planned."
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Nevertheless, when the tide of revolution threatened to engulf the Qing dynasty, the throne was to need his service once more.
From 55 behind in the 12th Higgins initiated a successful recovery with an outlandish fluke, although he was to need a high-quality 47 clearance to win it on the black.
Hayden, referring to something I'd written in another context, told me that McCain "had the air of a forgiven man," meaning that McCain knew what it was to need to be forgiven, which is the only way to learn to forgive.
He was to need every ounce of his faith in the following days, when Intrepid braved the stretch of water at San Carlos, from which the landings took place, that became known as "Bomb Alley" because of constant attack from the Argentinian air force.
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He was going to need a refill.
He was going to need a job.
"It's insufficient to need".
You're going to need everything".
"And we're going to need it".
We are going to need the money".
They're going to need it.
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