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At their last meeting, half of policymakers indicated that they saw the need for at least one rate hike before the end of the year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
She said that while second homes were "absolutely vital" to her local economy in Narberth, she understood the need for affordable housing for local people.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
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- necessity of
- appetite for
- yearning for
- demand for
- craving for
Possible Antonyms
- glut of
- abundance of
- surplus of
- plenty of
- aversion to
