a must
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Not long ago, when Florida real-estate investor Karlin Ridgeway prepped a house for sale, all-new kitchen appliances were a must.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Like many Ivorians, he considers air conditioning a must and sees no downside to it, as people across western Europe question its usefulness.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Going anywhere near water with children means UV protective swimwear is a must.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
For me, integrity is paramount and asking questions up-front is a must.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
He believed discipline and rules were a must for children, especially young boys—and especially those growing up in Birmingham, Alabama.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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