almost obligatory
Frequency: 6.87.4 per million words
So common or expected that it feels like a requirement.
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- It's almost obligatory to have a blog nowadays.
- Attending the annual company picnic has become almost obligatory for new employees.
- For any aspiring artist, a strong online presence is almost obligatory.
- In this role, overtime work is almost obligatory, though never explicitly stated.
- With the rise of remote work, daily video calls feel almost obligatory.
- A good handshake upon meeting someone new is still almost obligatory in many cultures.
- Wearing formal attire to the gala was almost obligatory.
- It's almost obligatory for graduates to have some internship experience.
- Offering a toast at significant family gatherings is almost obligatory.
- Learning a second language is becoming almost obligatory in a globalized world.