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Noun
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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,
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Among other necessaries will be Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor separating Gaza from Egypt, to ensure that Hamas can’t resupply itself with weapons.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lopez shared a few selfies to Instagram on April 20, sending Easter wishes to her fans and followers and giving us a peek at her holiday look in the process.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis was said to be alert and aware throughout the health episodes and occasionally posted messages on X, acknowledging the good wishes sent his way.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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For connoisseurs, the pairing menus are a must, blending storytelling and flavor with seamless precision.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Parental monitoring a must, chief says Mooresville police conducted a similar sting in May 2024 called Operation Artemis, which led to 15 arrests.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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India's import licensing requirements, foreign direct investment caps, and state-run trading monopolies control who can do business and under what terms.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year establishing new national voter identification requirements.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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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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Some of the author costs are used to pay reviewers, causing one to question whether the process is always unbiased, as is the desideratum.—
Neuroskeptic,
Discover Magazine,
4 Apr. 2015
Noun
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At that point, sunglasses lose their sine qua non purpose to protect our eyes, becoming a purely ornamental element capable of elevating an entire outfit.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
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The sine qua non for an economic deal is that Ukrainian leadership wants a peace deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Desert Stripe Bed Blanket, Cove Ultra-soft and cozy, the Desert Stripe Bed Blanket is a bedroom must-have.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2025
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The bifold wallet offers ample space for a multitude of cards with two additional zippered pockets for cash and other travel must-haves.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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One of the key messages in his book is the necessity for leadership to take an active role in cybersecurity governance.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Last season, out of necessity, Guhle played on the right side a lot, oftentimes with Matheson, so there would be some familiarity there.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Desideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideration. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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