necessary
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Shifts in algorithmic architecture can lead to a material shift in the hardware and semiconductors necessary to deliver great results and products.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The new investigation “raised concerns that some patients may have been denied medically necessary care,” said Rosemary Bartholomew, the lead author of the reports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“The delay was necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation and allow investigators to complete essential investigative steps,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
More than a dozen people running around a supermarket never ends well, and almost always results in more money being spent than is necessary.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Brickbane had always answered in one or two words, never giving anything more than necessary to quell Clare’s incessant curiosity.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing necessary
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 1
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Very Necessary: Synonyms for "Important"
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Workshop 3, Part 1
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