necessity
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Demand for Sandisk shares remains elevated at the current price, meaning that there’s no immediate necessity to lower the price to attract more buyers, Yardeni added.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
Freidenberg argued that Stalin created such situations not from economic necessity but from political design.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Exports are an even greater necessity for Chinese firms than their European rivals because they face significant overcapacity.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Multiple legal experts told BBC Verify the destruction of property is strictly prohibited by international humanitarian law, unless it is demanded by military necessity.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“I don’t think there is any necessity to bring Inspector Welch into the affair—yet,” said Colonel Julyan.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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