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These are similar to a robotaxi, but with remote control capabilities, allowing for human operators to intervene if necessary.
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Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Residents are advised to travel only if necessary.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Preston Damsky was a law student at the University of Florida who was open about his belief that America was founded by and for the white race and that its racial character should be preserved, by force if necessary.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Basil salt is created by putting a cup of dry, compressed basil leaves into a food processor and blending them into a paste, with a little water added if necessary.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Residents are advised to travel only if necessary.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Preston Damsky was a law student at the University of Florida who was open about his belief that America was founded by and for the white race and that its racial character should be preserved, by force if necessary.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Basil salt is created by putting a cup of dry, compressed basil leaves into a food processor and blending them into a paste, with a little water added if necessary.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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