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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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Jon expresses his deep concern for Bruce, his wish for what the road trip will be.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
25 Oct. 2025
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My greatest wish for this song is that people are just dancing and smiling.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dressing up was a must for kids.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
24 Oct. 2025
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And no matter the time of day or year, a stop at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to see some of the largest trees on the planet is a must.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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 sine qua non of any business is to generate profits.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Below, snag must-have savings before the sale ends on October 29.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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While traditional gravy may be acceptable other days of the year, for our readers, Giblet Gravy is a must-have on Thanksgiving Day.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many are already struggling to afford tuition, books, housing, and basic necessities.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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This decision comes from a place of necessity, not desire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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