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Meanings of necessarily in English

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forçosamente

In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

        forçosamente

        In an essential manner.

            Usage of necessarily in English
            1
            Union concerned about job security Job losses won't necessarily happen, it said.
            Radio NZ
            2
            However, some sources said the CNOOC deal need not necessarily be threatened.
            Reuters
            3
            McIlroy, however, does not believe illegal substances can necessarily help a golfer.
            Radio NZ
            4
            Just because I ask the question doesn't mean I necessarily know it.
            News.com.au
            5
            Another problem is that EU students don't necessarily understand what's going on.
            The Guardian
            6
            Oil companies are not necessarily as sure it is a good plan.
            Reuters
            7
            Of course, past experience is not necessarily a guide to future performance.
            Reuters
            8
            However, denial of immunity doesn't necessarily mean a certain loss for police.
            Reuters
            9
            However, Cowper-Coles said any decades-long British presence would not necessarily be military.
            Reuters
            10
            Yes, indeed, but her age does not necessarily impede a healthy birth.
            Romancing miss bronte: a novel
            11
            However, Goddard said the findings were not necessarily evidence of racial prejudice.
            The Guardian
            12
            However, that did not necessarily mean overhauling the rules or concessions process.
            Radio NZ
            13
            It is entirely possible, although not necessarily for the reason you think.
            Joy bauer's food cures
            14
            However, each day is different and I can't necessarily plan for it.
            The Guardian
            15
            However, anything in excess may not necessarily help you pass the test.
            Ebony
            16
            What worked for last year's crop will not necessarily work this year.
            The Irish Times
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