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necessarily

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


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Despite the significance of the relocation, Harry admitted that he and Meghan, 45, had not necessarily mapped out the move years in advance.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

That’s one of those where you see it and you’re just like, “Oh my God, this is so cool even though I don’t necessarily know the occasion I would wear it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

“People’s willingness to listen to scientists was not necessarily coming back after laetrile. And I think regulators and scientists forgot it at their own peril.”

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

Recent price increases in Japan haven’t necessarily been driven by demand, and parts of the economy—particularly private consumption—look sluggish, Asada said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

Gilbert’s interests also extended, necessarily in a more speculative way, into the heavens.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin


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