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also sine quibus non
as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
an extensive grounding in mathematics is a sine qua non for a career in architecture
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Noun
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That would align with typical age requirements for online sports betting, but prediction markets currently allow users starting at 18 years old to trade on their platforms.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 May 2026 -
Perhaps that was due to his wife, Karen, who had a very specific list of requirements for buying a business.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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And because mortgage rates, auto loans and credit cards are all pegged to the 10-year Treasury yield, consumers end up paying more to finance those necessities.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The cost of living remains manageable for many expats, and access to housing and everyday necessities is relatively convenient.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Those are musts if Minnesota plans to grab a game in this trip to Colorado.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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