necessity
Example Sentences
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Local 99 leader Arias dismissed the necessity of the three-year austerity plan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Several booths away, AFP spoke to three Ukrainians, including one who said drone technology has become an "everyday necessity" since the war began.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
But it is pertinent to say Berta's appointment was a necessity following Edu's decision to leave Arsenal in November 2024 to join Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis' stable of clubs.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
This reveals what someone considers a necessity versus a luxury, which often differs by gender and income level.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
It is wisdom to recognize necessity, when all other courses have been weighed, though as folly it may appear to those who cling to false hope.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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