require
verb (used with object)
to have need of; need.
required
Example Sentences
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Bradnam said both were "lower than the 15 air changes per hour" he believed was required to protect staff.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Since 2002, organizing committees have been required to put together joint bids to host both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, using the same venues, facilities and infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“The speed with which Iryna has been able to adapt to the complexity and skill sets required to run such a company has been impressive to watch,” said former U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Nitrite and nitrate testing is not routinely required in every suspected suicide, making it difficult to determine exactly how many deaths are associated with the chemical.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
“Hello, Andrew. I’m genuinely sorry to bother you in class, but the events of earlier today were brought to my attention, and I felt the situation required an immediate intervention.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
