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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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As a child in Overland Park, Matt Besler’s remembers his fondest wish once was to play professional indoor soccer for the Kansas City Attack/Comets.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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In this age of excess and endless wish granting, self denial becomes a superpower and a necessity.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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America’s dealings with other nations across the globe have been imperiled by the threat of tariffs, and keeping this commitment to cooperation on the table is a must in the current trade environment.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many older, smaller office buildings are perfect candidates for conversions, as their small floorplates allow most interior spaces access to windows and natural light, a must for downtown apartments and condos.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The substitute also allows for the state to request a hardship waiver, something that was blocked under the original bill, from the community engagement requirements for counties with high unemployment, greater than 8% or one-and-a-half times higher than the national rate.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 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
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The image of Toyotas and Datsuns — soon rebranded as Nissans — went from quirky to sine qua non.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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This shopping guide features our 15 top picks for spring outdoor living and entertaining, from backyard barbecue must-haves to garden party decor, all made in Georgia.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Appelt, Lopez, and Wise all agree that black slacks or trousers are a must-have.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jabran Sarfraz, a prominent economist in Karachi, said the immediate burden would fall on consumers, warning that higher fuel prices would raise the cost of daily necessities and disproportionately affect lower-income groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure without clear militarily necessity is considered a violation of international law.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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