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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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While countries such as Spain and clubs such as Barcelona train their young players for years using the same system, with the same positional requirements and following the same procedures, Germany jumps from trend to trend.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Advertisement Henderson noted that 486 voters had registration information that was incomplete or inaccurate and that a third of that group registered decades ago, when the state did not have the same requirements.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And as people struggle to afford basic necessities, vinyls aren’t at the top of their lists, Amalfitano said.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Shared plans may collide with practical necessities.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Supertree Grove and Cloud Forest are both musts for photographers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cocktails/mocktails and dessert are musts.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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