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necessitate

[nuh-ses-i-teyt] / nəˈsɛs ɪˌteɪt /


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Robinson added that the AI model launched by Moonshot last week signaled that more efficient models will necessitate less capex going forward.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

“This implies inflation is likely to breach the upper bound of the target range, which would likely necessitate policy action to anchor inflation expectations,” ANZ said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Price increases due to the conflict, however, "could necessitate maintaining the current policy stance for longer than previously anticipated," the latest meeting's minutes said.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

The allegations against Cesar Chavez represent a definitive puncturing of the myth surrounding the civil rights icon and necessitate a comprehensive reckoning with how Latino communities elevated him despite warning signs of moral failings.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

I tried to choose a figure that would not sound too drastic yet would necessitate my coming back to fill in the gaps.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

The analyst admitted, however, that it “may be early” to take a bullish stance on Oracle, calling it a “show me stock” that necessitates consistent results before investors change their opinions.

From MarketWatch Feb. 25, 2026

The fabric must be able to stretch in all directions, which necessitates a four-way stretch fabric.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

Achieving the first goal necessitates restraint and care, both from the SEC when it promulgates a rule and from Congress when it directs the commission to mandate disclosure on a subject.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 2, 2025

The growing use of artificial intelligence in healthcare necessitates stronger legal and ethical safeguards to protect patients and healthcare workers, the World Health Organization's Europe branch said in a report published Wednesday.

From Barron's Nov. 19, 2025

“Rats’ teeth continue to grow our entire lives, which necessitates gnawing to keep them at a manageable length.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

That could further reward companies already monetizing the historic capital expenditures necessitated by the AI build-out and punish those still burning cash on promises, according to market analysts.

From MarketWatch Jul. 19, 2026

EchoStar said that the bankruptcy filing follows “unforeseeable regulatory actions” that necessitated the sale of its wireless spectrum licenses and the decommissioning of its Dish Wireless 5G network.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

The Artemis 2 mission was originally due to take off as early as February but repeated setbacks stalled that goal and even necessitated rolling the rocket back to its hangar for analysis and repairs.

From Barron's Mar. 30, 2026

And that’s where films like “They Will Kill You” and “Ready or Not 2” become mired by the ambition necessitated by the modern moviegoer.

From Salon Mar. 29, 2026

The cloud necessitated the hasty evacuation of nearby Marshall Islands residents to Kwajalein Island, four hundred miles distant, where they were treated for radiation sickness.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

But suggested changes to the program often include increases in the retirement age, again necessitating longer, not shorter, careers to maintain one’s benefits.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

The building's systems detected an "air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance," said Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell in a statement.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Electrification and green energy are increasing power demand, necessitating grid investments.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

“These factors, alongside portfolio capital outflows, have contributed to depreciation pressures on the Indian rupee, necessitating calibrated policy responses,” according to the report.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

Besides, it’s the girlfriend in the ICU that’s necessitating Adam’s ruse to begin with.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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