necessitate
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Price increases due to the conflict, however, "could necessitate maintaining the current policy stance for longer than previously anticipated," the latest meeting's minutes said.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
On the company’s earnings call earlier this week, CEO Michael Hurlston noted that Lumentum’s technology has seen increased demand thanks to scale-across networks that necessitate high-bandwidth connections across data centers.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
And with a new 10-year strategy due to be announced this summer, there will be interest in whether missing a second major tournament will necessitate at least some scaling back of ambition.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
The allegations against Cesar Chavez represent a definitive puncturing of the myth surrounding the civil rights icon and necessitate a comprehensive reckoning with how Latino communities elevated him despite warning signs of moral failings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
I tried to choose a figure that would not sound too drastic yet would necessitate my coming back to fill in the gaps.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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Beard's passing "necessitates the cancellation" of the band's tour dates this week in Utah and Colorado, the statement said.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
When it comes to artificial intelligence, Hartnett has been a longstanding advocate of shorting AI bonds simply owing to the huge weight of issuance that capex of well north of $1 trillion necessitates.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
“China’s relative insulation from direct energy shocks-compared to Japan and Korea-provides some policy autonomy, but external volatility necessitates careful calibration between domestic support and external stability,” Li said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Much like ballet, kabuki necessitates precise choreographed actions: Not only does “Kokuho” provide generous samples of different kabuki pieces but also includes captions that list the title of the individual works and a brief synopsis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
That’s the part of the project that necessitates working slowly and methodically, like how I like to approach a new sketch or painting.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Her surgery was necessitated after she had an ultrasound while filming the final scene of the documentary, and a problem in her gallbladder was found.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
That could further reward companies already monetizing the historic capital expenditures necessitated by the AI build-out and punish those still burning cash on promises, according to market analysts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026
The U.S. did win a knockout round game in the tournament for just the second time, but that came in a round of 32 necessitated by the World Cup’s expansion to 48 teams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The Artemis 2 mission was originally due to take off as early as February but repeated setbacks stalled that goal and even necessitated rolling the rocket back to its hangar for analysis and repairs.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
The school wasn’t as discriminating as the better-known medical colleges in Boston; the press of acceptances necessitated an expansion.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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Rushing’s injury will impact not only the catching corps but also the offense, necessitating a shift to defense-first catchers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
But suggested changes to the program often include increases in the retirement age, again necessitating longer, not shorter, careers to maintain one’s benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The building's systems detected an "air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance," said Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell in a statement.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Electrification and green energy are increasing power demand, necessitating grid investments.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
More numbers: two visits from Gina and Malcolm, who flew into Miles City, Montana, and Bismarck, North Dakota, necessitating extra driving for Grandpa Ed but gaining them five nights total in actual motel beds.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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