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a must

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  1. A necessity; a requirement. For example, The Louvre is a must for visitors to Paris, or This book is a must for serious students of English. [Late 1800s]


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“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

In parts of the U.S. where snow is common, a mudroom is a must, Perry said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 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

Left with a must make 10-footer to set the clubhouse lead, Hull calmly and decisively slotted a putt that, at that moment, might have been for the title.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 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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