a must
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“We see breakout hits as a must for the stock to work again.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
“We see breakout hits as a must for the stock to work again,” Wells Fargo analysts said as they cut their rating on shares of the streaming platform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Going anywhere near water with children means UV protective swimwear is a must.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
He said he has heard from patients who feel outside pressure to opt for surgery, which is something the medical community presents as an option rather than a must.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
When I’m in town, I invariably sit talking by the hour with my old friend Yama, the God of Death, and a private phone’s a must for our little chats.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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