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necessary

[nes-uh-ser-ee] / ˈnɛs əˌsɛr i /




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She said it was a necessary step for her to "grow and learn" following a period in New York.

From BBC

“He had done a lot for the Mexican people and farmers, but I never felt it was necessary to name the street after him.”

From Los Angeles Times

Industry veterans warn that billions more in cuts may be necessary to make the deal math work.

From Los Angeles Times

You might doubt such an exemption is necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the Friday filing, the states argued a temporary restraining order is necessary to avoid what they said would be irreparable harm to the public interest, and to their ability to effectively enforce antitrust laws.

From The Wall Street Journal