born of necessity

phrase

: established because it was necessary in some way

Their relationship was born of necessity, but it has developed into a true and lasting friendship.

Examples of born of necessity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scaloni’s reading of the game has turned matches multiple times this tournament, his substitutions born of necessity and timed to the moment, a crucial part of Argentina’s success. — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Hailing from the hills of Southern Appalachia, soup beans were a dish born of necessity—a hearty, filling meal to nourish during the cold mountain winters. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026

Despite the headwinds, there are signs of renewal — some born of necessity, others of innovation. — Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026

People of her generation had a practicality born of necessity. — Eden Royce october 1, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2025