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necessity

[nuh-ses-i-tee] / nəˈsɛs ɪ ti /


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Numerous flights at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport were delayed or cancelled, while the airport advised travellers of the "necessity" to contact airlines before their trips.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

The necessity of maintaining fuel efficiency standards is manifest in California, where about 40% of those emissions come from auto and truck tailpipes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Children are almost always treated with special deference in American law, because lawmakers understand and respect the significance of adolescence and the necessity of parental guidance.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

While having a power of attorney designated for a person who is suffering cognitive decline is an absolute necessity, having them declared incompetent by a court is not.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Everyone knows, everyone has agreed this is a crucial necessity.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Target, meanwhile, has been looking for ways to revive sales growth, as shoppers have sought out cheaper necessities at rivals like Walmart.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

Discuss any additional necessities and particular care requirements with the shelter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

“It appears there were choices between necessities within the quarter because of where gas prices are,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Official figures show that in the 12 months to February 2026, the price of basic necessities increased by an average 60%, while food prices doubled in the same period.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Could she reasonably hope to support a child, and provide all its necessities, on that income?

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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