We need them working.
What does the sentence above imply?
1. We need them to be working.
2. We need them who are working.
3. Either 1 or 2 according to context.
I'd say the right answer is 3.
Only #1. For meaning #2 a native speaker would say it a diffrent way, eg We need the people who are working. Clive
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Only #1.
For meaning #2 a native speaker would say it a diffrent way, eg We need the people who are working.
Clive