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Noun
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At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
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Among other necessaries will be Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor separating Gaza from Egypt, to ensure that Hamas can’t resupply itself with weapons.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hajime got his wish with that contract and a successful firm, and left his children in Japan three years after their mother’s death to pursue work in other countries.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
15 May 2025
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The main goal of an estate plan is to be prepared and to ensure that your wishes will be followed.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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With Chrome attackers looking to bypass 2FA protections, and compromise passwords, proactive defensive measures are a must.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Some combination of them would be a must in any deal the team would make for a center.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Many college students also would be unable to access the Pell Grant under the bill, as Republicans are asking to increase the full-time enrollment requirement to 30 semester hours from 24 semester hours each academic year.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The Trump administration has sought nothing less than a reformulation of U.S. policy on the two-state solution, bringing it in line with Netanyahu’s desiderata Among Netanyahu’s enablers, however, one partner stands out.—
Aaron David Miller,
Foreign Affairs,
30 June 2020
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Some of the author costs are used to pay reviewers, causing one to question whether the process is always unbiased, as is the desideratum.—
Neuroskeptic,
Discover Magazine,
4 Apr. 2015
Noun
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At that point, sunglasses lose their sine qua non purpose to protect our eyes, becoming a purely ornamental element capable of elevating an entire outfit.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
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The sine qua non for an economic deal is that Ukrainian leadership wants a peace deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Amazon Patio Furniture Deals Tucked away in Amazon’s endless categories is its outdoor furniture collection with must-haves for as little as $40.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Other patio must-haves, such as Adirondack chairs, conversation sets, solar lights, and bird baths, are the most noteworthy finds in the sale, along with this versatile table that works as a nightstand, plant stand, or end table.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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The second-day pass rushers are intriguing and might have been a necessity with Jadeveon Clowney’s release.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Drinking Water Obviously, water is always a necessity, but flooding associated with heavy rains can also cause a boil order, so having something to drink is essential during and potentially after a storm.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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“Desideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideration. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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