born of necessity
idiom
: established because it was necessary in some way
Their relationship was born of necessity, but it has developed into a true and lasting friendship.
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People of her generation had a practicality born of necessity.
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Eden Royce
october 1, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2025
What started as a tool born of necessity has become a staple for sculpting, defining, and enhancing lips of all shapes and tones.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
But a rushed ceasefire born of necessity does not equate to a lasting solution.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
The recent wins resulted from an unconventional decision — born of necessity — to pursue a less-is-more strategy.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
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Eden Royce
october 1, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2025
What started as a tool born of necessity has become a staple for sculpting, defining, and enhancing lips of all shapes and tones.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
But a rushed ceasefire born of necessity does not equate to a lasting solution.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
The recent wins resulted from an unconventional decision — born of necessity — to pursue a less-is-more strategy.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Born of necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/born%20of%20necessity. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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