a must
Example Sentences
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“We see breakout hits as a must for the stock to work again.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Going anywhere near water with children means UV protective swimwear is a must.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Low-income families and seniors on fixed incomes already struggle to afford their bills and air conditioning is a must, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
It was no small effort for the jet-setting American to reach Pitcairn Island, which bills itself as a "must see for adventurous travellers seeking truly remote horizons".
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
He believed discipline and rules were a must for children, especially young boys—and especially those growing up in Birmingham, Alabama.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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