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must-read

American  
[muhst-reed] / ˈmʌstˈrid /

noun

  1. a piece of literature or writing considered important or classic; writing that should or must be read.


Example Sentences

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And in a must-read essay, he writes that it’s a role he cherishes, but one that also has taken a physical, financial and mental toll.

From The Wall Street Journal

His 2017 book, “The End of Policing,” gained popularity amid the “racial reckoning” of 2020 in which it became a must-read for the newly activated activist.

From The Wall Street Journal

Compiled by Paul McCartney and edited by Ted Widmer, “Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run” is a must-read for fans of The Beatles in general and their solo careers in specific.

From Salon

If you want to understand the food of the American South, with its tangled history, peoples and places, Mr. Twitty’s book is a must-read.

From The Wall Street Journal

A weekly must-read of news, analysis and exclusive data focused on the intersection of business, money and climate.

From The Wall Street Journal