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Dávila, a marketing specialist and board member since 2020, didn’t receive the necessary votes to stay on the board and resigned.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Police Scotland said it would support arrangements, which could see officers from the force deployed if necessary.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
On Wednesday, he announced his arrival, two days earlier than necessary.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The musk ox turned his head toward the far bank, determined to take the necessary steps.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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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