a must
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For me, integrity is paramount and asking questions up-front is a must.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
A good pair of shades are a must for them—from blocking out the sun on a beach in Ibiza to flashing lights in a Berlin basement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
He said the club had become "a must do thing to do" for tourists interested in golf.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Nikki Beauchamp, a real-estate broker based in New York City who travels regularly for work and pleasure, says checking a bag is a must for her in many instances.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
When I’m in town, I invariably sit talking by the hour with my old friend Yama, the God of Death, and a private phone’s a must for our little chats.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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