Sentence examples for but necessity from inspiring English sources

"but necessity" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to introduce a conflicting or contrasting justification for an action or decision. Example: "I didn't want to cancel our plans, but necessity dictated that I stay home and take care of my sick child."

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But necessity is the mother of invention.

"You slowly start to adjust, not out of desire but necessity".

But necessity proved the mother of invention – as it so often does in Brazil.

But necessity is no excuse to take shortcuts to raise cash.

For him, this is not a war of choice, but necessity.

But necessity demanded that I unloosen his belt and take his ammunition and still later his identification tag.

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and has nothing but necessities.

For a few weeks horrified Americans may be in no mood to buy anything but necessities.

All this meant that growth of 8-10% a year was not a luxury but a necessity.But the pressure is easing.

Not by choice but by necessity.

For them, music is not a luxury, but a necessity".

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