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In add[ition], it may be nec[essary], in an all-for-all exchange, to release to the Communists the fol[lowing] classes of pers[ons]:
How Wars end Gideon Rose 2010
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But, as she had just demonstrated, words weren't nec - essary when there were other ways to relay your feel - ings.
The Bellini Bride Reid, Michelle 2002
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When they entered the drawing room Arnold came to meet them, smiling affably as Cory performed the nec essary introductions.
Rome's Revenge Craven, Sara 2001
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Sir Roderick saw himself reflected in the shining steel of those cold eyes and felt himself being moved into a column of unnec - essary expenditures.
Dragons of a Fallen Sun Weis, Margaret 2000
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The judge added: "An order for R1 per month for your personal needs may be reprehensible but I'm doing this to enable you to increase the amount whenever essary."
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He didn't want Fawn Seaforth in his room any more than was nec-essary.
The Howling Stones Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1997
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Roland doubted if that was nec-essary, but whispers here seemed natural enough.
Wizard and Glass King, Stephen 1997
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For one thing, she hadn't been tough enough, minded enough, to make the choices that had to be made, essary choices.
Delta Search Shatner, William 1997
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Notes for this essary are recorded in my War Log Book.
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"All essary steps will be taken to ensure the safety of witnesses within the context of the witness protection programme,"
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