necessity dictates

Frequency: 5.03.4 per million words

used to say that a need controls or determines what must be done

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Examples (10)

  • Necessity dictates that we conserve water during a drought.
  • When faced with difficult decisions, necessity often dictates our next move.
  • In times of crisis, necessity dictates swift and decisive action.
  • The tight budget means necessity dictates a more economical solution.
  • Her desperate circumstances meant necessity dictated she seek help.
  • For many, economic necessity dictates working multiple jobs.
  • Due to the impending deadline, necessity dictated an all-night work session.
  • While we prefer variety, necessity sometimes dictates eating the same meal.
  • Practical necessity often dictates compromises in design.
  • The remote location meant necessity dictated a self-sufficient lifestyle.