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necessary

[nes-uh-ser-ee] / ˈnɛs əˌsɛr i /




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It is the latest version of an ongoing conflict about how much transparency is necessary and desirable in American government.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

A claim is a necessary precursor to filing a lawsuit against a public agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The company said it plans to appeal the ruling, and said medical experts and regulators alike consider Similac safe and necessary, as one of few options for preterm infants on the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

But in a world where war is possible, resilience is necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

When it was necessary to stand at attention and "Heil Hitler," Dasch kept his hands in his pockets.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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