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Recent Examples of sine qua non Frequency Becomes Unstable Frequency is the sine qua non of all electrical systems, from microgrids to the national grid. Llewellyn King, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 This consensus mechanism is a sine qua non for verifying transactions without relying on a central authority. Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 The sine qua non for achieving this objective is assurances from Iran about its regional power projection, such as a commitment to not support nonstate actors financially or militarily on the Arabian Peninsula. Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2023 Goleman underscored its importance, noting that while IQ and technical skills are crucial, emotional intelligence is the sine qua non of leadership. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sine qua non
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Noun
  • For connoisseurs, the pairing menus are a must, blending storytelling and flavor with seamless precision.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • The announcement came shortly after President Trump expressed his support for the district, in Massapequa, N.Y., in its fight against complying with a state Board of Regents requirement that all districts abandon mascots that appropriate Native American culture or risk losing state funding.
    Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Sine qua non.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sine%20qua%20non. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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