"\u2026 a holocaust is a disaster, but a disaster is not necessarily a holocaust.",
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"But the real gap Gessen has to contend with is not necessarily the one within the dad literature itself, so much as the gap between dad literature and mom literature. \u2014 Phillip Maciak, The New Republic , 27 June 2022",
"And the past year or so is full of evidence that more is not necessarily better. \u2014 New York Times , 27 June 2022",
"Karissa Hand, a spokeswoman for Healey\u2019s campaign, said Healey isn\u2019t necessarily a true believer yet but joined to learn more about the project and making the public transportation system more interconnected. \u2014 Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
"However, some top brands may use artificial flavorings, which may not necessarily be harmful. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 27 June 2022",
"The argument is that by forcing disclosure of transactions that aren\u2019t necessarily expressive, the government could use the information gleaned from them to uncover expressive transactions as well. \u2014 Marie Sapirie, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"For breads, don't assume that darker varieties are necessarily healthier. \u2014 Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping , 27 June 2022",
"Zaragoza did, in fact, offer Giannis a contract and was willing to work on the visa situation, but the NBA draft wasn't necessarily a late-in-the-game solution; many scouts from America had flown to Greece to see Giannis play. \u2014 Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel , 27 June 2022",
"Bottled water isn\u2019t necessarily safer, studies have found. \u2014 Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune , 26 June 2022"
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"From the very outset the eminence of this new creature, the intellectual, \u2026 was inseparable from his necessary indignation. \u2014 Tom Wolfe , Harper's , June 2000",
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"\"I thoroughly understand you,\" cried Mrs. Norris, \" \u2026 My dear Sir Thomas, with all my faults I have a warm heart; and, poor as I am, would rather deny myself the necessaries of life than do an ungenerous thing.\" \u2014 Jane Austen , Mansfield Park , 1814",
"I took up the two officers in my hands, put them first into my coat-pockets, and then into every other pocket about me, except my two fobs, and another secret pocket I had no mind should be searched, wherein I had some little necessaries that were of no consequence to any but myself. \u2014 Jonathan Swift , Gulliver's Travels , 1726",
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"Of course, short term remedies are necessary , including for those in positions of influence to condemn the evil and law enforcement\u2019s obligation to hold the perpetrators to account. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 18 June 2022",
"Disney-Pixar grooms viewers toward identity politics through diversity casting, which shouldn\u2019t be necessary , especially since Lightyear imitates the action-film genre that has always been integrated and multiracial. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 17 June 2022",
"Opening a line of communication between your team's leaders and its customers will help you to make any changes that may be necessary and ultimately expand your client base. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Training is necessary for proper mermaiding, says Ms. Hawk, the Maryland mermaid. \u2014 Liyan Qi, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"That's because without Roe in effect, Wisconsin will revert to an 1849 law that prohibits doctors from performing abortions except in cases where the procedure is necessary to save the mother's life. \u2014 Devi Shastri, Journal Sentinel , 17 June 2022",
"For Helms, the exaggerated nature of Nathan\u2019s meltdown was necessary for the continuation of the character\u2019s relationships. \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 17 June 2022",
"Economic history suggests, though, that aggressive, growth-killing rate hikes could be necessary to finally control inflation. \u2014 Paul Wiseman, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
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"Yet its location on a critical trade route through the Strait of Gibraltar and the challenge of Barbary pirates in the vicinity made a more official presence for the American necessary . \u2014 Graham Cornwell, Smithsonian Magazine , 17 May 2021",
"Tramontana trotted downstairs, grabbed the necessaries and made the carbonara \u2014 but the experience lingered. \u2014 Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com , 11 Oct. 2019",
"Everyday necessaries such as Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco have missed time, too. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com , 13 June 2019",
"The large, refrigerated trailer has fruits, veggies and meat \u2014 the necessaries that make up a balanced diet. \u2014 Ben Brazil, latimes.com , 10 May 2018",
"Everyday necessaries such as Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco have missed time, too. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com , 13 June 2019",
"The large, refrigerated trailer has fruits, veggies and meat \u2014 the necessaries that make up a balanced diet. \u2014 Ben Brazil, latimes.com , 10 May 2018",
"Across the way, a 10-year-old mucks out a stall, taking on all the necessaries in caring for her calf. \u2014 Sharon Hoffmann And Dan Kelly, kansascity , 13 July 2017"
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"Consequently, global increases in energy consumption will necessitate the developing world\u2019s natural gas, oil, and coal use. \u2014 Ariel Cohen, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Hainsey was a four-year starter at right tackle for one of the best offensive lines in the nation, but physical limitations will necessitate a move inside. \u2014 Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Apr. 2021",
"That would necessitate the development of direct air capture technologies. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 21 May 2022",
"That would necessitate an even larger NATO military build-up in response. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 19 May 2022",
"If Varsho were to catch full-time, that likely will necessitate an extra day or two off per week, not to mention the potential for the position\u2019s wear and tear to cut into his ability to produce offensively. \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 9 May 2022",
"All three are dedicated to ongoing franchises that require their time and attention, so delays could necessitate some hasty, and costly, changes to accommodate their busy schedules. \u2014 Angelique Jackson, Variety , 27 Apr. 2022",
"For example, suicidal or violent thoughts might necessitate immediate intervention followed by a referral to an occupational health provider. \u2014 Patricia L. Haynes, The Conversation , 7 Feb. 2022",
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"Exclusive dedication to necessitous employment without interludes of hedonistic diversion renders John a bland young male. \u2014 Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 Oct. 2021"
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"Of course, being able to evade humans is a necessity . \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 22 June 2022",
"If Covid-19 taught us one thing about our businesses, it\u2019s that digital transformation is a necessity , regardless of your industry. \u2014 Peter Schroer, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Umbrellas are a necessity for staying dry when the weather is acting up, but not all umbrellas are created equal. \u2014 Lauren Rearick, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022",
"Keep in Mind: The 35-inch cord means an extension cord is a necessity . \u2014 Better Homes & Gardens , 7 June 2022",
"William Eick, executive chef and owner of Matsu, and Giacomo Pizzigoni, co-owner of Semola, both say that a restaurant\u2019s first year is about experimenting and evolution, so change is a necessity of doing business. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 June 2022",
"Nearly all of them are re-evaluating their budgets to determine what is a necessity and what isn\u2019t. \u2014 J.j. Mccorvey, WSJ , 1 June 2022",
"Sign Up Story knows his offensive production is a necessity in this Sox order. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"This was a necessity , as the twin-turbo V-6 requires a veritable club sandwich of heat exchangers, with an air-to-liquid intercooler and transmission and oil coolers joining the usual radiator and AC condenser. \u2014 Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver , 16 May 2022"
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"And the mob reportedly cheered when a noose on a nearby shed was placed around Harvey\u2019s neck . \u2014 Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"That look included a sun beaming from a neck -craning noontime height. \u2014 Martin Weil, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
"Creative Minister won at Keeneland on April 9 after losing by a neck at Gulfstream Park on March 5 in his first race. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 11 June 2022",
"Nick Nyein walked down Spring Street as the March for Our Lives L.A. drew to a close at City Hall Saturday, sweat dripping down his forehead, neck and back. \u2014 Rebecca Schneid, Los Angeles Times , 11 June 2022",
"One bullet hit Yatsko\u2019s neck and another hit his shoulder. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 10 June 2022",
"Alas, Leon and his colt finished a neck short of the winner. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"There are lots of different types of portable fans, including some that are designed to be worn around your neck and others that can be clipped to almost anything to create a makeshift stand. \u2014 Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure , 9 June 2022",
"The boy was made to do military-style exercises and was even hung upside down from a door by his neck and feet. \u2014 Caitlin O'kane, CBS News , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Chauvin pleaded guilty in December to depriving Floyd of his civil rights when the former officer kneeled on Floyd's back and neck for over nine minutes on May 25, 2020. \u2014 Brad Parks, CNN , 23 June 2022",
"Apply only a small amount to your face and neck immediately after shaving. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"Pope, who was 14 at the time, was held to the floor with Chauvin's knee on his upper back and neck for more than 15 minutes, the lawsuit states. \u2014 Aya Elamroussi And Andy Rose, CNN , 1 June 2022",
"Some users also reported less back and neck pain over time and improved sleeping experiences for those with acid reflux. \u2014 Good Housekeeping , 12 May 2022",
"This allows the razor to travel across your face and neck a bit more smoothly, something that should reduce the risk of irritation. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Then lift your head, chest, and neck off the floor, pinching your shoulder blades together. \u2014 Jenni Gritters, Outside Online , 12 Oct. 2018",
"It's made from memory foam and is designed to offer your head and neck extra additional support. \u2014 Sarah Toscano, EW.com , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Yoga has been shown to improve back and neck pain when performed with care and an attention to detail. \u2014 Stephanie Mansour, CNN , 16 Dec. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Training with senior White, last year's district champ, the two Crusaders have been neck and neck . \u2014 Scott Springer, The Enquirer , 21 May 2022",
"The French president\u2019s party and its centrist allies were neck and neck with a left-wing alliance in France\u2019s first round of parliamentary elections. \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2022",
"Respondents revealed that e-commerce and brick-and-mortar remain neck and neck for shoppers\u2019 dollars, with 44.4% of consumers preferring in-store shopping to online alternatives. \u2014 Bobby Marhamat, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"Both men are neck and neck for best Cast Member Ever. \u2014 Mike Postalakis, SPIN , 25 May 2022",
"Anne Hidalgo, the Socialist, is polling neck and neck with Roussel at 2 percent. \u2014 Rachel Kushner, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"In the final weeks before Georgia's May 24 primary, Raffensperger and Hice are running neck and neck , according to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll last month. \u2014 Kate Brumback, ajc , 9 May 2022",
"Mountain Pointe and Chandler Hamilton are neck and neck coming into the final with top relay times of 47.54 and 47.58 seconds. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 7 May 2022",
"Recent polls show Petro neck and neck with former Medellin mayor Federico Gutierrez in a runoff. \u2014 Matthew Bristow, Bloomberg.com , 9 Apr. 2022"
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"How much those pictures of him had brought me comfort, especially that one of him on the beach with the shark's tooth necklace . \u2014 Clarissa Cruz, EW.com , 8 June 2022",
"Artist Carl Gabriel, who is collaborating with Mahogany, is still putting the finishing touches on an 85-kilogram (nearly 200-pound) bust of the queen, complete with crown and diamond necklace , that will form the centerpiece of the performance. \u2014 Danica Kirka, The Christian Science Monitor , 4 June 2022",
"Artist Carl Gabriel, who is collaborating with Mahogany, is still putting the finishing touches on an 85-kilogram (nearly 200-pound) bust of the queen, complete with crown and diamond necklace , that will form the centerpiece of the performance. \u2014 Danica Kirka, ajc , 4 June 2022",
"Like her mother, North dressed all in black with a beautiful choker necklace featuring a cross and carried a gorgeous clutch. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 30 May 2022",
"In one striking image from that 1937 trip, Man Ray photographed Fidelin standing outdoors against a wall, naked except for flat shoes, bold earrings and a chunky link necklace , with a long washboard extended over her legs like a metal maxiskirt. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Matching earrings and necklace paired with a satin clutch from Lulu Guinness that served as a perfect backdrop for her engagement ring\u2014the famous one worn by Prince Williams' late mother, Princess Diana. \u2014 Alexis Gaskin, Glamour , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Silvestri models another necklace , the Emerald Venus, and encourages me to not only try it on but to also turn it upside down to see the craftsmanship, lightness, and flexibility. \u2014 Willow Lindley, Vogue , 9 June 2022",
"Dua wore a silver necklace , a couple of rings, and a belly button ring. \u2014 Abby Dupes, Seventeen , 7 June 2022"
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"Superstition is seen, luminous in its ineradicability, in a little book of necromancy , which is widely studied in Teutonic tenements. \u2014 Robert Shackleton, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"The Briarwoods are also really into necromancy and a secret cult, and Vox Machina must prevent them from completing a dangerous ritual that would endanger everyone in the kingdom. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The most recent entry into the Arkham Files is something of a real life case of necromancy . \u2014 Rob Wieland, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Glint manages to unearth that the Headless Ones are probably linked to Nokris and his necromancy , raising Hive from the dead without the aid of Ghosts like Guardians have. \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 14 Oct. 2021",
"Today a substantial subset of people seem to regard science as the equivalent of necromancy or alchemy, or, like, Rumpelstiltskin. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Sep. 2021",
"The hearing delved into originalism, the Founding Fathers, King George III and even necromancy . \u2014 Petra Cahill, NBC News , 5 Dec. 2019",
"The Nightsisters The Nightsisters, first introduced in season 3 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, were a coven of witches who reside on the planet Dathomir and use the Force to practice magic, including illusion and necromancy . \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 21 Nov. 2019",
"In other words, the Bunnies fail both literally, within their necromancy , and metaphorically, within their writing, to bring their characters to life. \u2014 Hermione Hoby, The New Yorker , 3 July 2019"
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"The Briarwoods are also really into necromancy and a secret cult, and Vox Machina must prevent them from completing a dangerous ritual that would endanger everyone in the kingdom. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The most recent entry into the Arkham Files is something of a real life case of necromancy . \u2014 Rob Wieland, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Glint manages to unearth that the Headless Ones are probably linked to Nokris and his necromancy , raising Hive from the dead without the aid of Ghosts like Guardians have. \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 14 Oct. 2021",
"Today a substantial subset of people seem to regard science as the equivalent of necromancy or alchemy, or, like, Rumpelstiltskin. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Sep. 2021",
"The hearing delved into originalism, the Founding Fathers, King George III and even necromancy . \u2014 Petra Cahill, NBC News , 5 Dec. 2019",
"The Nightsisters The Nightsisters, first introduced in season 3 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, were a coven of witches who reside on the planet Dathomir and use the Force to practice magic, including illusion and necromancy . \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 21 Nov. 2019",
"In other words, the Bunnies fail both literally, within their necromancy , and metaphorically, within their writing, to bring their characters to life. \u2014 Hermione Hoby, The New Yorker , 3 July 2019"
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"The treasures were recently found at the necropolis of Saqqara near Cairo and will go on display at the Grand Egyptian Museum, officials announced on Monday. \u2014 Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"Archaeologists had discovered relics belonging to Egyptian dynasties buried in the Saqqara necropolis in the past, but the latest find marks the first and largest unearthing of bronze statues in the area from the Late Period, or the 5th century BC. \u2014 Mostafa Salem, CNN , 30 May 2022",
"My destination was first a medieval necropolis , and then the remains of a Celtic temple. \u2014 Jason Wilson, Washington Post , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Egyptologists from the Czech Institute of Egyptology at Charles University in Prague unearthed the vessels while excavating deep shafts at an ancient necropolis in Abusir, south of Cairo. \u2014 David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine , 2 Mar. 2022",
"The temple has since been opened to visitors, while the wider archeological site contains the remains of a necropolis , quarries and a human settlement. \u2014 CNN , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Already, though, the recent discoveries are helping to redefine this necropolis not as a silent graveyard but as a vibrant economic and spiritual center, filled with temples, embalming houses, stalls and workshops. \u2014 Roger Anis, Smithsonian Magazine , 17 June 2021",
"Ancient Neapolis\u2019 Greek residents used this area, just outside the city walls, as a necropolis . \u2014 Julia Buckley, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 Jan. 2022",
"Per a statement from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, experts discovered the remains at the necropolis of Porta Sarno, just east of the ancient city center. \u2014 Isis Davis-marks, Smithsonian Magazine , 19 Aug. 2021"
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"The University of Georgia Zoo and Exotic Animal Pathology Service in the College of Veterinary Medicine will perform a necropsy to determine the cause of death. \u2014 Caitlin O'kane, CBS News , 26 Jan. 2022",
"This year, after a necropsy , veterinarians and forensic experts at the University of California, Davis, said the colt might have died of a heart attack. \u2014 New York Times , 6 May 2022",
"The dolphin was taken for a necropsy , a non-human autopsy, to see why it had become stranded, the county said. \u2014 Rebekah Riess, CNN , 16 Apr. 2022",
"The reptile was euthanized, and a necropsy will be performed to determine if it was involved in the attack, WFLA said. \u2014 David K. Li, NBC News , 31 May 2022",
"His trainer Bob Baffert said the colt suffered a heart attack on December 6 but a necropsy released this month showed no definitive cause of death. \u2014 CBS News , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Laurie Bohannon, senior veterinarian at Santa Anita, took blood, hair and urine samples from the colt to start the standard necropsy process. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Animal control officials performed a necropsy , an animal autopsy, and found the dog was microchipped, police said. \u2014 Landon Mion, Fox News , 1 May 2022",
"Chaney has called it perhaps the most important necropsy the CHRB has ever performed and Blea is in charge of it. \u2014 John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times , 23 Dec. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The dog weighed only four pounds and died of extreme starvation, according to the U of I necropsy findings. \u2014 Naperville Sun Staff Report, chicagotribune.com , 8 Nov. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Yet pennyroyal contains pulegone, which gets metabolized in the body and forms toxins that can cause liver necrosis , says Josh Trebach, emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist in Iowa City. \u2014 Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone , 29 June 2022",
"But its singular ambitions and tragically realistic depiction of civic necrosis have made the series hard to shake. \u2014 Inkoo Kang, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"The CT scan showed sections of the large intestine protruding through the hernia, which posed a high risk for bowel twisting, which can lead to perforation and sepsis or tissue deoxygenation and necrosis . \u2014 Ashley Andreou, Scientific American , 26 May 2022",
"Many are suffering from bacterial necrosis , its telltale ugly gashes marring trunks that were once a healthy, rubbery green. \u2014 Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic , 21 May 2022",
"Severe reactions to snake hemotoxin and neurotoxin can cause tissue necrosis , in which the skin and muscle surrounding a bite become purple and blackened, with a corresponding drop in blood pressure. \u2014 Emily Pennington, Outside Online , 18 May 2022",
"All the placentas also showed dead cells made up the major cell barrier between the mother and fetus, known as trophoblast necrosis . \u2014 Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Years ago, Cotton developed bone necrosis in his right front leg and had to have an amputation. \u2014 cleveland , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Yet neither David nor Andrea recall discussing the downside risk ( necrosis ) of the radiation treatment last November when the treatment was recommended. \u2014 Seth Joseph, Forbes , 10 Nov. 2021"
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"Dresses head-to-toe in black, Hudgens's Moschino dress showed off the versatility of this season's sheer fabric trend in a high- necked dress with strategic lace details at the bodice, puff-shoulder sleeves, and a flowing train. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 2 May 2022",
"In addition to the basic silhouette\u2014a lustrous midi length, V- necked , thin-strapped dress\u2014the staple can also feature cowl necks and bias cuts, mini to maxi lengths, and lace trim. \u2014 Madeline Fass, Vogue , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Early migrants reported from Santuit Pond in Mashpee included a great-crested flycatcher and a blue-gray gnatcatcher, and other sightings included a blue-winged teal, 68 ring- necked ducks, 2 bald eagles, and 16 osprey. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
"From the popularized Dilophosaurus \u2013 which did not have a frill \u2013 to the enormous, long- necked Sonorasaurus, Arizona's dinosaurs were spectacular. \u2014 Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic , 6 June 2022",
"The yearly stopover, often part of journeys lasting thousands of miles, draws the attention of bird enthusiasts, who travel to observe the large, long-legged and necked birds. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Wolves can be coarsely built, big-boned and thick- necked , but OR-93 was lean and lithe. \u2014 Susan Orlean, The New Yorker , 14 Dec. 2021",
"Researchers found evidence of a respiratory infection in the fossilized vertebrae of a young, long- necked sauropod, reports the Independent's Nina Massey. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Two blue grosbeaks and a blue-gray gnatcatcher were seen at Horn Pond in Woburn, and two red- necked grebes were seen at the Cambridge Reservoir in Waltham. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 25 Sep. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The movement is nation-wide and families are being urged to buy father a new necktie on that date. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"Poster boards on the City Hall steps showed dozens of photos of the toddler smiling, playing, and sometimes looking unexpectedly serious and mature, gazing stoically into the camera while wearing a gingham shirt, linen blazer, and patterned necktie . \u2014 Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"Characters tromped through the audience with their luggage and a few spectators were called to the stage to help with a necktie and participate in a volleyball match. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"Color meant more attention to composition and design, and less to action and narrative, since a red car door or a lavender necktie can, by itself, steal the show. \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 12 Feb. 2022",
"What do a certain mustachioed Italian plumber, an ocarina-playing elf in a green tunic and a gorilla wearing a necktie have in common with the works of classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart",
"Its blousey necktie and vertical stripes would wear perfectly over a pair of jeans and ballet flats. \u2014 Madeline Fass, Vogue , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Court records indicated he was killed with a necktie . \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 23 Feb. 2022",
"While Bradley\u2019s days of reporting ended with his untimely passing from leukemia in 2006, there\u2019s always YouTube for remembering the late journalist\u2019s style and flair (his interviews are a great source of inspiration for your next necktie ). \u2014 Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report , 8 Feb. 2022"
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": a verse usually consisting of the first lines of a Latin version of the 51st psalm formerly set before an accused person claiming benefit of clergy so that the person might vindicate his claim by an intelligent reading aloud of the verse before examiners":[]
},
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"Middle English neke verse ; from the possibility of its saving the accused person's neck":""
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-023952"
},
"neck handkerchief":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": neckcloth":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-035621"
},
"neckerchief":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a kerchief for the neck":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-(\u02cc)chif",
"\u02c8ne-k\u0259r-ch\u0259f",
"-\u02ccch\u0113f"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The North Platte Telegraph reported Tolstedt received her Eagle rank pin and neckerchief during a short ceremony in the St. Patrick\u2019s school gymnasium on Nov. 21. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 1 Dec. 2021",
"Clark wore a pair of brown boots, shorts and a suit top along with a neckerchief and a loose, mostly unbuttoned blouse. \u2014 Anne Nickoloff, cleveland , 19 Oct. 2021",
"To achieve entry-level Ralph, add a bit of flair to an otherwise staid outfit with a suede shirt or a neckerchief from Ginew. \u2014 Daniel Penny, WSJ , 23 June 2021",
"SpongeBob gets to wear a new Boy Scout-esque neckerchief . \u2014 Omar Sanchez, EW.com , 4 Mar. 2021",
"The simplest way to embrace the silk-scarf trend is by tying one around your neck like a bandana or neckerchief . \u2014 Talia Abbas, Glamour , 5 Oct. 2020",
"To be safe, carry a face mask with you or wear a neckerchief that can easily function as a mask. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 June 2020",
"Softly was a vivid dresser and was tonight arrayed in a baronial waistcoat with fobbed pocket watch, cornflower neckerchief , and champagne bomber jacket of distressed leather. \u2014 Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine , 22 July 2019",
"The men accessorized with a red beaded and sequin brooch, a neckerchief tied smartly around the neck and aviator sunglasses. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 June 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English nekkerchef , from nekke + kerchef kerchief":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-040924"
},
"neckwear":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": articles of clothing (such as ties and scarves) worn about the neck":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8nek-\u02ccwer"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The scarf format has been manufactured by custom neckwear company Lindman New York for Pappas. \u2014 Nadja Sayej, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"The Tennessean made his nut in neckwear , but his passion is vintage caps. \u2014 Jon Gugala, Outside Online , 14 May 2015",
"An easy accessory to coordinate with the gentleman's neckwear , pocket square or sports jacket. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Nel says that telling aspects of the cat clearly are derived from racist blackface performers popular a century ago, performers, who, like the cat, often wore white gloves and neckwear . \u2014 Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Consider tying your outfits together through accessories like a pocket square and neckwear that blends with the colors in her dress and headpiece. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Case in point: this exquisite marquetry example used 195 pieces of wood to recreate a design by British artist Alice Shirley that originally appeared on the company\u2019s vaunted neckwear . \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 18 Feb. 2022",
"If Maggie Gyllenhaal was confused about the scarlet neckwear Swift supposedly left at her house, this shot should clear things up. \u2014 Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone , 13 Nov. 2021",
"Glenn Youngkin dressed for the campaign in dark red fleece vests, going tieless in contrast to Donald Trump's bright red neckwear . \u2014 Richard Galant, CNN , 7 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1870, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-110107"
},
"neckpiece":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an article of apparel (as a fur) worn about the neck":[],
": middle piece":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-200315"
},
"neckhole":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an opening in a garment for the head and neck to pass through":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-224117"
},
"neckweed":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an American speedwell ( Veronica peregrina )":[]
"borrowed from Greek nekro-, combining form from nekr\u00f3s \"dead body,\" (in plural) \"spirits of the dead in Hades,\" derivative with the suffix -ro-, probably originally adjectival, from the base of n\u00e9kes \"corpses\" (word known only from the lexicographer Hesychius), going back to Indo-European *ne\u1e31- \"violent death, dead body,\" originally action noun from the verbal base *ne\u1e31- \"disappear, pass out of existence, perish,\" whence also Latin nec-, nex \"violent death, killing\" \u2014 more at noxious":""
