necessary
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"It is necessary for our society to find appropriate ways of dealing with controversial film works from the 20th Century and to face new learning processes and inclusive perspectives regarding cinema."
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
Pratt blamed Bass for the destruction of his home and promised to clear the city’s streets of homeless encampments, pushing them as far away as Seattle if necessary.
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
And I was all ready to squeak up on her behalf, if necessary.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing necessary
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 1
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Very Necessary: Synonyms for "Important"
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Workshop 3, Part 1
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