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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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The replies completely dismissed the woman's wishes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Elio’s wish gets granted and he’s whisked off to the colorful, spectacular Communiverse, where leaders from galaxies hobnob.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Reebok Women's Classic Az Legacy Sneakers Comfy walking shoes are a must, given how much walking a trip to Japan entails.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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To keep our existing customers engaged and attract new ones, continuous product improvement is a must.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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To choose a floor plan that works for your family now—and ten years from now—experts recommend considering key factors such as lifestyle needs, site-specific restrictions, storage requirements, long-term family planning, and budget constraints.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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For instance, the Nevada Department of Transportation has adopted Commvault’s PQC tools to meet government security requirements and protect sensitive information.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
26 June 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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While not denying the parallels between Muggle and magical technologies, Oakes’s conclusions depend on ignoring magical people’s complete dependence on a wand—the indisputable sine qua non of reliable spellwork.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Possessing ethical values is a sine qua non for any political leader, regardless of political affiliation.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Does this mean that sport is no longer a must-have for any self-respecting media offering, or has WBD just packaged it badly?—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The fluffy wonders known as Southern-style biscuits are a must-have on any picnic table in this region of the country.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Yet in America, where workplace culture has often prized productivity over personal well-being, even suggesting a transition period can feel like asking for too much, rather than advocating for a necessity.—
Justine Sterling Converse,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Trump sees this as both an economic and national security necessity, seeking to repatriate key supply chains home from global rivals and hostile nations, and to rebuild an American manufacturing base that can provide high-paying jobs.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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“Desideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideration. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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