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necessity

[nuh-ses-i-tee] / nəˈsɛs ɪ ti /


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In countries like Egypt, where sunlight is ample and the price of oil has created a massive burden on consumers, renewable energy is an absolute necessity.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Blockaders even developed a legal argument to justify their actions, drawing on the common law defense of necessity, which allows someone to break a law to achieve a greater moral good.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

One month later, COVID-19 lockdowns made remote work a necessity for millions of workers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"Wrexham recognised an urgent necessity to increase our urban canopy cover back in 2014," said Jon Brewin, an arboriculture officer at the council.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

And her comments about the necessity of someone attending to the schedule only last about five minutes.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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