feel the need

idiom

: to have a strong feeling that one must have or do something

I felt a need to take control of the situation.

I feel the need to try again.

drivers who feel the need for speed

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The beauty is in the authenticity that comes with a group of people who have not been influenced by social media and don’t feel the need to defend their game. —

Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024 To what degree Russia might feel the need to involve itself with any counterattack remains to be seen. —

Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Younger generations still harness power, but don’t feel the need for a dedicated corner office to wield it. —

Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The fact that many people have relied on themselves, especially older Americans, may help explain why many don’t feel the need for more formal financial planning, according to David Peterson, head of advanced wealth solutions at Fidelity. —

Lorie Konish, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feel the need

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