[Grammar] must be needing me

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mihallure

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I've recently watched the film "Saving Mr. Banks" and I was a little intrigued by the use of the verb "to need" in the continuous aspect in the sentence below:
"I had the impression a certain friend might be needing me".
Is it used correctly?
Thank you!
 
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bhaisahab

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I've recently watched the film "Saving Mr. Banks" and I was a little intrigued by the use of the verb "to need" in the continuous aspect in the sentence below:
"I had the impression a certain friend might be needing me".
Is it used correctly?
Thank you!

Yes, it is.
 

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The continuous could suggest the limited duration of the need of its immediacy - now..
 
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