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necessary

[nes-uh-ser-ee] / ˈnɛs əˌsɛr i /




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While we remain positive on continued growth in AI demand and are positioned accordingly, we recognize that a scientific breakthrough could cause a shift in the infrastructure necessary to deliver AI services.

From Barron's • 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

He puts in work on the weekends, when necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

However they added that school leaders should monitor developments in their areas and take any actions deemed necessary based on local circumstances.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I can’t let him think that Zara’s more important to me than he is, and while she might be annoyed at first, she’ll understand that this is necessary.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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