under necessity

Example Sentences

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For example, he said a lot of attempts to use necessity had failed because the actions taken under necessity must be the only way to safeguard a state's interests.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2022

I was under necessity, as you shall hear, to visit Chapelizod.

From The House by the Church-Yard by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

This is for an emergency and can be carried about for months or years, and only opened under necessity, when perhaps one dry match will save your life.

From Canadian Wilds Tells About the Hudson's Bay Company, Northern Indians and Their Modes of Hunting, Trapping, Etc. by Hunter, Martin

It was very bitter to her, the whole draught she had to swallow; and the very fact of being under necessity.

From Daisy in the Field by Warner, Susan

He put a great value on personal friendships, and never broke them except under necessity.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 12 American Leaders by Lord, John