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getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall
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Recent Examples of necessitated
However, a dominant run in the minors — coupled with the Royals’ desire to infuse life into their beleaguered offense — necessitated a move.
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Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Those plants, in turn, necessitated the construction of new power lines to carry electricity over long distances, with the costs passed along to customers through their monthly electric bill.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
School districts alone estimated the financial workarounds necessitated by the delays cost them more than $120 million.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
However, issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which was docked with the space station at the time, necessitated that Crew-9 launch with only two of its four original astronauts, and Wilson was moved off the mission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 June 2026
During The Andy Griffith Show’s third season, McNear suffered a stroke that paralyzed the left side of his body and necessitated a two-year leave from the series.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
Grisham’s steal of second, and Slaten’s walk to Volpe, necessitated another pitching change.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
According to the official announcement from Nevada’s Clark County, the job necessitated a small army of volunteers and community partners using a design envisioned by engineering students at Las Vegas’ West Career & Technical Academy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
That necessitated a move to a small venue.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Those plants, in turn, necessitated the construction of new power lines to carry electricity over long distances, with the costs passed along to customers through their monthly electric bill.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
School districts alone estimated the financial workarounds necessitated by the delays cost them more than $120 million.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
However, issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which was docked with the space station at the time, necessitated that Crew-9 launch with only two of its four original astronauts, and Wilson was moved off the mission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 June 2026
During The Andy Griffith Show’s third season, McNear suffered a stroke that paralyzed the left side of his body and necessitated a two-year leave from the series.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
Grisham’s steal of second, and Slaten’s walk to Volpe, necessitated another pitching change.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
According to the official announcement from Nevada’s Clark County, the job necessitated a small army of volunteers and community partners using a design envisioned by engineering students at Las Vegas’ West Career & Technical Academy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
That necessitated a move to a small venue.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitated
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The incident marks the second time in less than a month that the same section of pavement has required emergency engineering work.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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About 6% of cases required hospitalization.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Despite endorsements from the Davis City Council and the DJUSD board, along with more than $750,000 spent by campaign supporters, Measure V appeared likely to fall short of the simple majority needed for approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Plot to rob a military ammunition plant Officials said the group discussed a backup plan to steal military ordnance after determining that its members lacked the expertise needed to manufacture homemade explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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