prerequisite
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"However, only in a few cases have the occurrences been thoroughly quantified, which is a prerequisite for classifying them as actual deposits," it stressed.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
Today, earning at least six figures has become a prerequisite for most home buyers in the U.S.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026
Reliability isn’t a political preference; it is a prerequisite for modern life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
In U.S. politics, authenticity is treated as a prerequisite, despite it never really being defined.
From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026
This new consensus must begin with dialogue, a conversation that fosters a critical consciousness, a key prerequisite to effective social action.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.