Misses
Needs
Needs adverb - Because of necessity.
Both words in one sentence
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Like all the other adults in his life, he is not there when Jeff needs him most and thus completely misses the warning signs of his evolving pathology.
Source: Comic Book / My Friend Dahmer - She debates with herself about whether she still needs to die, and ultimately decides to jump to safety, but just barely misses.
Source: Literature / The Sight -
Results in a Pet the Dog moment for him, as he realizes she actually misses him and decides he needs to be in her life.
Source: Webcomic / Cobweb And Stripes
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