necessary
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Social media is a necessary way to reach our generation, and it is a useful method to convey charm and personality, which help determine electability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
All of the experts I spoke with emphasized that responding well is necessary not just to save lives but also to contain the spread—a priority of governments the world over.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Morgan Stanley estimated that 1.3 billion iPhones in circulation don’t have the necessary hardware to run the updated Siri.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
He argues this is necessary to tackle inequality and redistribute wealth from Peru's rich mineral, gold and copper reserves more equally and has enjoyed subsequent support in more rural areas.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Ike defended the U-2 flights as necessary when dealing with a secretive and unpredictable adversary.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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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