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prerequisite

[pri-rek-wuh-zit, pree-] / prɪˈrɛk wə zɪt, pri- /




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“Collaboration with the U.S. is a prerequisite for achieving results; when that collaboration is restricted or denied, it renders your work meaningless,” Capella said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

"We have seen that vibrating objects can exhibit quantum behavior, which is the prerequisite for many of the operations needed by quantum computing and sensing."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

It warns that safeguarding election integrity is a prerequisite for any candidate’s viability, regardless of message.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Recent history suggests success in one of football's biggest tournaments has become almost a prerequisite.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Constant contact with the astronaut during every minute of every orbit was a prerequisite for the flight.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

Such capabilities are considered essential prerequisites for the emergence of living systems.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

In many cases, such experiences are prerequisites for professional certifications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026

Bolen, who is publishing a book on aging, caregiving and creating family legacy, emphasized that estate planning and giving strategies should prioritize family harmony and care planning as prerequisites to financial gifts.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 10, 2025

Mokyr, 79, won one half of the prize "for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress", the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025

Why did all those societies fail to acquire writing, despite their sharing prerequisites with societies that did do so?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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