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necessary

[nes-uh-ser-ee] / ˈnɛs əˌsɛr i /




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Nor does she—as would any sensible newcomer to a well-established work environment—ask any of the questions necessary to smooth her transition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Another commercial by Nike, her collaborator and business partner of more than two decades, probably isn’t necessary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Do not give an adviser withdrawal authority, read everything before signing, and get a lawyer or a certified public accountant to review the contract if necessary.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Mezzenga estimates that replacement might be necessary after several thousand cycles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

For this historic attempt, a running start was necessary.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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