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Noun
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To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025 -
At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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This episode shows why people should meet with a professional (who is not a party at interest) to clarify estate distribution wishes. – Fair Is Fair Dear Fair: A very good point.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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In 2014, Hayes finally decided to fulfill his father’s wish and put his business plan into action by opening up his own joint.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Tour Southeastern’s Campus Hammond is a college town, so visiting Southeastern Louisiana University is a must.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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If magnetic charging is a must, the Pixel is for you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
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Employers can reach out to an immigration attorney to implement a strategic approach as immigration requirements tighten.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Among the recommendations listed: streamlining the design and construction requirements.—
Miguel Chacon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Trump administration has sought nothing less than a reformulation of U.S. policy on the two-state solution, bringing it in line with Netanyahu’s desiderata Among Netanyahu’s enablers, however, one partner stands out.—
Aaron David Miller,
Foreign Affairs,
30 June 2020
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Some of the author costs are used to pay reviewers, causing one to question whether the process is always unbiased, as is the desideratum.—
Neuroskeptic,
Discover Magazine,
4 Apr. 2015
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The sine qua non of any business is to generate profits.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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While not denying the parallels between Muggle and magical technologies, Oakes’s conclusions depend on ignoring magical people’s complete dependence on a wand—the indisputable sine qua non of reliable spellwork.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Keep reading for more outdoor must-have accessories on sale, including pillows, a patio rug, and a fire pit.—
Sharon Lockley,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Collection’s DVDs, all individually numbered on the spine, became must-haves for cinephiles and home theater enthusiasts, no matter what the film in question happened to be.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
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India’s strategic recalibration toward China is rooted less in a softening security posture and more in economic necessity.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Many students are pursuing expensive degrees not out of passion or career necessity, but simply to stay competitive in the job market.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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