of necessity

Idioms  

1. Also, out of necessity. As an inevitable consequence, unavoidably, as in the New Testament: “Of necessity he must release one unto them at the Feast” (Luke 23:17). [Late 1300s]

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Example Sentences

The score is also modest in scale, of necessity with just two cast members.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The survival guide was born out of necessity,” said James Grasso, president of TCEP, who also serves as a call firefighter for the county Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times

Out of necessity Ukraine prioritizes low-cost solutions, and installing this equipment will be cheaper over time than repeatedly shutting down busy European airports.

From The Wall Street Journal

The only people selling are doing so out of necessity, such as empty-nesters or retirees who are relocating to other states, she said, based on her most recent listings.

From MarketWatch

Out of necessity, the Dutch have become world leaders in managing water and floods.

From Barron's

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