necessity
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While having a power of attorney designated for a person who is suffering cognitive decline is an absolute necessity, having them declared incompetent by a court is not.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Of necessity, Krasner dominates the end, with oversize canvases made in the 1960s and 1970s after she moved into the barn studio—which must have taken courage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
This is a country that believes military preparedness is an existential necessity.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Getting AI pricing right is an existential necessity for any AI company.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
I am a reproach to her; and a necessity.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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Along with everyday necessities for the astronauts, Dragon brought an unusual collection of scientific experiments that could help researchers develop new medical treatments and better understand how materials behave in space.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Even in spite of these efforts, many lower-income households now have rising credit-card and consumer-debt balances. It’s hard to find substitutes for necessities like housing,” Smith said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
They’re promising to lower prices for housing, fuel, groceries and other necessities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
A “rainbow cart” in each classroom contains necessities such as deodorant, hair care supplies, toothbrushes and toothpaste along with school supplies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Well, I don’t see the harm in sharing a few necessities like water if we’re going to be leaving it behind anyway, once we leave for the bug-out.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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