Example Sentences

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Traces of feathers, slime or dirt might have necessitated washing chicken half a century ago.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023

The statement also contended that neither manatee exhibited signs of distress, such as listing or active avoidance of the other, that would have necessitated intervention by handlers.

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2023

The ageing fleet of India's Russian-made planes, Moscow's inability to perform maintenance work, and delays in India's indigenous manufacturing plans have necessitated the two new defence deals.

From Reuters • Jul. 14, 2023

That helped avoid tiebreakers that would have necessitated a Game 163 on Monday in Boston.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2021

Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.

From Macaria by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)