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necessary

[nes-uh-ser-ee] / ˈnɛs əˌsɛr i /




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"We will now consider what action we can take to ensure that all our objections were properly considered and that the necessary safeguards are in place."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan stated higher interest rates may be necessary later this year to restore price stability.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In January, a spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection said it is “committed to environmental stewardship,” while meeting operational requirements, including physical barriers “along all areas deemed necessary to ensure operational control of the border.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“I am increasingly concerned that higher interest rates could be necessary later this year to fully restore price stability,” Logan said, according to a published text of her remarks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Garrett agreed to help them, taking them where they wanted to go himself if necessary.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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