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Noun
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To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025 -
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,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The service Your wish is their command.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Or the working-class octogenarian whose last wish is to see a World Cup game?—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For dining, Majore in the heart of the Iblei is a must.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Obviously, finding a franchise quarterback in 2027 is a must.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Democrats contend that the legislation will disenfranchise many of their voters because of its strict requirements for proving one’s identity and citizenship.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The main requirement is a willingness to wake up early and participate.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Diversity isn’t necessarily an ethical desideratum in a collection.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2021
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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
Noun
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The singing actors in opera do well to use that tool kit, too—but their sine qua non is the voice.—
Matthew Gurewitsch,
Air Mail,
21 Feb. 2026
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The region is hardly unified behind Trump: Israel’s own government rejects any reference to Palestinian self-determination, a sine qua non for peace, while Russia and China abstained and advanced rival Security Council proposals.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This is a must-have for romantic getaways or garden party destination weddings, thanks to the charming floral print and sweetheart neckline.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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This multi-use must-have is a cleaning and home-maintenance powerhouse.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For profit hospital systems with significant footprints in Florida have been accused of prioritizing revenue generating admissions over patient necessity.—
Linda D. Gadd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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That’s not necessarily a prime necessity for a quarterback.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Desideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideration. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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