How to Use required in a Sentence
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There is no required starting age.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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None of the patients died, though four required surgeries.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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The required length of delay depends on the credit card.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
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Failure to enact required changes could result in big fines.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
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Ohtani could not push his left knee, which kept him out of Friday’s game and required imaging.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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The government did not have to prove a threat was real and required response.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
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The list would create a single required reading list for every school across the state.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Since there was no required holding period, they could even be purchased on the day of death.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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Make sure plants get the required water and light to prevent branches from dropping.
—Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
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But the required bond amounts often aren’t enough to cover all potential costs.
—Ken Ward Jr., ProPublica, 26 Apr. 2023
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But, with all the required information available to them, maybe a third-rounder would be worth the risk.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Fill in all the required information and then watch for your photo to be part of the online gallery.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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But the goal should not be to slam the brakes on new technologies and their required infrastructure.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
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To play required waiting in long lines, waking up when the sun rose, and for certain months buying a permit.
—Rembert Browne, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
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The required follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
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If Congress fails to act, the government could run short of cash to make required payments of all kinds.
—Vreni Stollberger, Washington Post, 5 May 2023
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Most volunteers pick three to four hours one day per week, but there are no required minimum commitments.
—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2023
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Some rode on one wheel and others had multiple riders on one bike, some of them without required helmets.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
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If approved by the board, the required reading list would take effect in 2030.
—ABC News, 24 June 2026
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But even these drones will likely cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to be able to have the required range and performance.
—Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
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Plus, there are no required withdrawals for the original account owner.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
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To get the free money, the babies’ parents or guardians just have to submit the required paperwork.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
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The required exploration reminded me most of the games in the reboot series.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
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Consumers will find all required parts and accessories along with product manuals and guides.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
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While starting a business was easy, leading required learning to address tough subjects head-on.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Ford said her son had a heart condition and required catheterization in his late 20s.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2023
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The captain identified the turn and instructed the first officer to turn left back to the required track.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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The required blasting and tunneling in the park was completed last summer.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Feb. 2024
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CoComelon has its very own version of this song that might become required listening in your home.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 22 Aug. 2025
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Make sure the required investment aligns with your budget and overall strategy.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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