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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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And for only children—who believe that a sibling would mean the end of loneliness or a reduction in unwanted or smothering attention, an ally with whom to weather the storm—the wish to have one may be equally strong.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But for the second year in a row, Jeanie’s not around to blow out birthday candles or make a birthday wish.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sheet masks are a must for me—they’re part of my wind-down routine at the hotel.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The decision by Republicans to isolate the language on voter ID, part of days of rolling debate on the SAVE America Act, was spurred by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) insisting that Democrats do not oppose that specific requirement and have backed it in the past.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer saying last week that Democrats were not opposed to such a requirement.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
26 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 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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An advanced filtration system and 650-square-foot coverage make this air purifier a must-have for maintaining good air quality in your home.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Zappos carries the brands & essentials your audience needs to Win the Day—from performance-ready sneakers to everyday heels to must-have kids’ pairs, all in one place with fast, FREE shipping.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the uncertainty around when the shutdown will end puts a lot of pressure on these workers, many of whom depend on timely paychecks to keep up with rent, groceries and other necessities.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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This year, small ski areas in Wisconsin, Idaho and Utah are trying their hand at snow farming — a sign that new, work-intensive interventions are becoming a necessity as the ski industry grapples with climate change.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Desideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideration. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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