necessity

Example Sentences

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David Christ, Toyota’s U.S. sales chief, said consumers coming to dealer lots are there more out of necessity than desire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Apple TV+ still feels like a luxury, not a necessity, but there are a lot of really good — and potentially good — shows here.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“Originally, the relationship is defined by hierarchy and necessity and then there’s this complicated dependence that bounds them together for life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Swarmer’ technology has been used in combat in Ukraine more than 100,000 times, with improvement an existential necessity for Ukraine and its fighters.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The Shack had been a stupid detour, one that had only reinvigorated my quest for Trazon and the necessity of putting as much distance between me and myself as possible.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx