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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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For Zünd, the decision to focus on sensation reflects her wish to engage with audiences suffering from climate fatigue.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Dexter Lawrence got his wish, and the Giants got their first-round pick.—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Back in Blighty, the nearby city of Chichester is also a must-visit, with its Roman and Anglo-Saxon remnants, great shopping facilities, and its historic cathedral in the centre.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Chanhassen certainly doesn’t jump to mind as a must-visit city, even among Minnesotans.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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But somewhere along the line, other policy changes are likely to ripple outward, such as the easing of federal drug testing requirements.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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The City Council unanimously approved the latest revision of those rules Tuesday, after council members earlier this month pressed city staff to add helmet requirements for all e-bike and e-scooter riders under 18-years-old.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 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
Noun
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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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But consumer and app developer apathy have both kept Vision Pro from getting multiple must-have killer apps the way that the iPhone (and to a lesser extent, the iPad) did.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a structured fit and flattering wide-leg finish, these elevated linen trousers are a must-have addition to my spring and summer packing list.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Today, instead of betting on a full-time job, more Gen Z graduates are looking to alternative paths to employment out of necessity.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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