How to Use require in a Sentence

require

verb
  • That would also require the state to take on more debt.
    Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Disney+ is the only platform that required a trip to the FAQs to figure out how to cancel.
    Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 July 2023
  • How to plan a Northern Lights trip Catching the northern lights requires a bit of know-how.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The wand is simple to use and only requires 5-minute treatments.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • TikTok required 9 months to reach the same number of consumers.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 July 2023
  • But that also requires holding the House and gaining control of the Senate.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Recently, though, my job has required me to move back to Chicago, which is great.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
  • But the problem isn’t requiring boys to sit still and pay attention.
    WSJ, 19 Sep. 2023
  • View Photos The Land Cruiser's no-brainer four-wheel drive does not require any action on the part of the driver.
    Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
  • That included how her costume would move and how much kung fu would be required.
    Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024
  • They are only required to pay the debt owed on the property and a little extra to cover fees.
    Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Apple was required to pay a $450-million settlement in the case.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
  • And in the early 1990s, most roles – except those requiring combat – opened up to women.
    Emiko Jozuka, CNN, 10 July 2023
  • Get rid of rules that require every living unit to include parking for cars.
    Justin Klawans, The Week, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Is our homebuilder required to make these roof repairs?
    Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Fishbowl’s old terms of service state that people who signed up for accounts may have been required to add their names.
    Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
  • And those controls still require an app-by-app approval system.
    Byalexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023
  • That so many were so short Tesla shares requires mention in concert with Musk’s present status as the world’s richest man.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The train was found to be rideable, but its tracks were thrown off by the tornado and will require the replacement of several pieces.
    Paige Eichkorn, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2023
  • What to Consider: The plastic is a bit flimsy and will require careful handling.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Shells removed from South Korea for Ukraine will require years to replenish.
    Nr Editors, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The push will also require a lot more state and federal bureaucrats.
    Time, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The painting invites the same kind of close attention that was required in its creation — so go to the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
    Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The site would likely require a special use permit to operate as a shelter.
    Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2024
  • This mop instantly soaked up water and didn’t require any wringing.
    Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • DirecTV Stream offers a free trial that doesn’t require much effort.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 21 July 2023
  • After two youth brawls last year, a Torrance mall soon will require chaperons for minors.
    Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
  • This nifty gadget evenly melts candles—flame not required.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Thankfully, getting your hands on K-beauty products nowadays does not require a trip ‘round the world.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Aim For Full Sun Planting in partial shade could cause peonies to become leggy and require staking to support their blooms.
    Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023

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