by necessity
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: because of conditions that cannot be changed
The process is by necessity a slow one.
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That tactics has been adjusted by necessity as the season has worn on to fit the personnel at his disposal.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 2 May 2025
This could signal that the show is already finding its footing without its longtime anchor—whether by necessity or design.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
That meant, by necessity, the film had to be spread out over a long period of time with a production more akin to the way people make documentaries following a subject through their life.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
As singles become the majority in many countries, governments, businesses and financial institutions will adapt by necessity.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 2 May 2025
This could signal that the show is already finding its footing without its longtime anchor—whether by necessity or design.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
That meant, by necessity, the film had to be spread out over a long period of time with a production more akin to the way people make documentaries following a subject through their life.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
As singles become the majority in many countries, governments, businesses and financial institutions will adapt by necessity.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for by necessity
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“By necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20necessity. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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