necessity

Example Sentences

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"For some people, budget shopping is a hobby," she adds, "but for others it's an absolute necessity."

From BBC

"It's really a necessity for Finland. We say that Finland is an island."

From BBC

In July, the cabinet announced there would be no public tender and so far it has not detailed how it would finance the project, as critics highlight the high costs and question its necessity.

From Barron's

“The average consumer, when they’re hit with survival-type questions about basic necessities, wellness is not going to be No. 1 for them,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"I feel it is a necessity," says Krivunecs, president of Latvia's top-flight Virsliga, who is proposing a 'Baltic League' he hopes would also include Estonia and Lithuania.

From BBC