Example Sentences

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And that’s where films like “They Will Kill You” and “Ready or Not 2” become mired by the ambition necessitated by the modern moviegoer.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The Artemis 2 mission was originally due to take off as early as February, but repeated setbacks stalled that goal and even necessitated rolling the rocket back to its hangar for analysis and repairs.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

This was not an instant switch but a culmination of a decadeslong trend, one that necessitated many steps forward and plenty of steps back.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2025

What was the church-dividing crisis that, as in the past, necessitated one?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

He understood that Alvin’s case necessitated his appearing twice at the trial, but on the other hand he wasn’t glad about it.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson