necessary
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On Wednesday, he announced his arrival, two days earlier than necessary.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
In the suit, Fowler claimed that Jay Justice blocked him from spending the money necessary to comply with environmental laws, including making court-ordered payments and repairing equipment.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
However they added that school leaders should monitor developments in their areas and take any actions deemed necessary based on local circumstances.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The blowup at “60 Minutes” is an especially messy and conflicted expression perhaps of a necessary transition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Aunt Hila gave him far more cash than necessary to get the things off her list on purpose, and always let him keep the change.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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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