necessary
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It is the latest version of an ongoing conflict about how much transparency is necessary and desirable in American government.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
“It’s hard to argue that brandishing a firearm during a traffic misunderstanding is either allowed by federal law or necessary and proper for fulfilling ICE’s duties,” he said.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
“We shall have no hesitation to act if and when necessary, but there is no rush,” Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A claim is a necessary precursor to filing a lawsuit against a public agency.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Even though the stranger could now be identified in looks and temperament, Duane was not sure how to go about meeting her again, which he felt was important and necessary.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
Vocabulary lists containing necessary
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 1
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Very Necessary: Synonyms for "Important"
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