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Reviewing the motivations and actions of the characters and, if necessary, redefining certain areas of the book is quite a challenge.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, despite having never controlled it, and has vowed to absorb it by force, if necessary.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
Both were among the 98% of union members who voted to strike if necessary after their contract lapsed June 30.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Ryabkov added that Russia responds calmly to Western accusations, emphasizing its preference for diplomatic solutions while maintaining readiness to pursue its objectives through other means if necessary.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, despite having never controlled it, and has vowed to absorb it by force, if necessary.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
Both were among the 98% of union members who voted to strike if necessary after their contract lapsed June 30.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Ryabkov added that Russia responds calmly to Western accusations, emphasizing its preference for diplomatic solutions while maintaining readiness to pursue its objectives through other means if necessary.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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