out of necessity

idiom

: because of conditions that cannot be changed : because it is necessary
He works two jobs out of necessity.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Early in the pandemic, many people started new businesses out of necessity amid a surge in layoffs and company closures. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2023 The most marginalized in society are often the most resilient out of necessity! Komal Minhas, Fortune, 10 May 2023 Biles and Owens wed for the first time last month at a courthouse, the intimate occasion scheduled out of necessity. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 May 2023 Kulwicki left Greenfield with no promises, built his own team out of necessity and won five races and the title before he was killed in a plane crash in 1993. Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2023 The change in metrics will happen out of necessity, the source said. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023 In Jalisco, the dish is traditionally served as a stew made with goat meat, which initially was born out of necessity. Janelle Davis, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023 The move to the Del Mar park, which allowed for social distancing, was born out of necessity during the pandemic. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2023 Cargo Pants The cargo pant was born out of necessity: military men needed somewhere to stow their gear. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 6 Mar. 2023 See More

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“Out of necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of%20necessity. Accessed 29 May. 2023.

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