as in requirements
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something that is needed or wanted
a list of political desiderata
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025 -
Even with reporting requirements, the system relies on companies to share accurate information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Those are musts for head coach Mike Brown’s new offensive system.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Black-eyed peas, cornbread, and pork are musts, as they are said to bring wealth, prosperity, and progress.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Desiderata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderata. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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