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also sine quibus non
as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
an extensive grounding in mathematics is a sine qua non for a career in architecture
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Noun
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Rule of 55 is more flexible, but eligibility requirements keep the option open to a limited group, advisers said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026 -
Now, Kubik and other residents are backing Bill 29-26, a countywide proposal that would add new buffer requirements for cannabis dispensaries.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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For many people, those monthly benefits will serve as a critical source of their overall income, helping to cover the costs of everything from housing and healthcare and everyday necessities.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Add trays to the top to organize keys, mail, leashes, and other everyday necessities, and use the bottom for decorative storage baskets, blankets, board games, and more.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Sine qua nons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sine%20qua%20nons. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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