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necessary

[nes-uh-ser-ee] / ˈnɛs əˌsɛr i /




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The road narrows next to the building which the council said meant complete closure was necessary for some of the work.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The EU executive will publish its views Wednesday on each country's public spending and issue warnings where necessary.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The volume of films being produced at the time made it necessary to have multiple premiere-ready theaters around L.A.,

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“I am increasingly concerned that higher interest rates could be necessary later this year to fully restore price stability,” Logan said, according to a published text of her remarks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Garrett agreed to help them, taking them where they wanted to go himself if necessary.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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