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necessity

[nuh-ses-i-tee] / nəˈsɛs ɪ ti /


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In his view, price resets don’t indicate the end of the cycle, but rather a necessity to elongate the boom.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

With increasing use of HFOs, accumulation of TFA in water bodies will potentially grow and this makes long-term monitoring a necessity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

"Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital necessity of our existence," Lorde wrote.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In countries like Egypt, where sunlight is ample and the price of oil has created a massive burden on consumers, renewable energy is an absolute necessity.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

I am a reproach to her; and a necessity.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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