necessity

Example Sentences

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Wintertime salads may be an oxymoron for some, but to me, they’re a necessity.

From Salon

He would spend two-thirds of his monthly salary on books, and use the remaining money for groceries and other necessities.

From BBC

As Americans struggle to afford necessities such as housing, transportation, insurance, childcare and education, many households — including low- and middle-income ones — are seeing another expense creep up in their monthly budgets: restaurant-delivery apps.

From MarketWatch

Having cultivated those online networks once, Mr. Ma, Ms. Lü and the author’s other interlocutors understand the necessity of doing so again.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perhaps the biggest reason to claim benefits is necessity — some retirees simply need the money to live on as soon as it becomes available.

From MarketWatch