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must-have

[muhst-hav] / ˈmʌstˈhæv /


NOUN
something considered necessary
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MHz Choice, which imports series from around the world, may not be high on your list of must-have streamers — chances are it isn’t.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Having a good contractor on call is now a must-have for companies building power plants, and they are willing to pay up for them.

From Barron's May 4, 2026

Teens, tweens and even younger children are “squishy hunting,” stalking their local toy stores to get their hands on the gooey must-have item of the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

Growing up, it was a must-have treat after long trips with my mom to the local shopping mall.

From Salon Apr. 28, 2026

One other discovery by a European laboratory would help to establish the cyclotron as a must-have apparatus for physics research.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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