necessity

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Those in the industry who most fear what artificial superintelligence could bring have told the Trump administration that talks with China are an existential necessity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“A country where formal rules are routinely bent to accommodate political necessity cannot manufacture monetary credibility through institutional design alone,” Mr. Cachanosky argues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

For him, O’Neill is not overly dogmatic or politically compromised, and could be an effective director with the best intentions, who understands the necessity of trusting the scientific process.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

"Net zero is not just an environmental necessity, it is an opportunity to build a stronger, more secure and more prosperous Welsh economy," the party added.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“Not at your age he wasn’t,” Mother begins, “and that was out of necessity for his pack. They had too many mouths to feed. Your pack needs you here.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz