necessity

Example Sentences

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Yet the Vances’ announcement comes as many American families struggle to afford necessities such as child care, housing and transportation.

From MarketWatch

Discovery was being driven by a sense of necessity rather than coming from a position of strength.

From MarketWatch

"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