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necessarily

[nes-uh-sair-uh-lee, -ser-] / ˌnɛs əˈsɛər ə li, -ˈsɛr- /


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However, research suggests the MenB vaccine doesn't necessarily prevent transmission of the infection from person to person, doesn't target all the different B bacteria strains and doesn't provide very long-term protection.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I’m always interested in the zeitgeist and how we fit into that, but not necessarily to be on trend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Remediating smoke damage to walls is usually covered, but not necessarily replacing a $20,000 sofa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"But I don't think that necessarily indicates the health of Japanese films in Japanese society."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Regarding her own speech, Stanton told Anthony, “Anything from my pen is necessarily radical.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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