They believed that it was a necessary evil.

VOA: special.2011.04.07

In his weekly address Saturday, President Obama says reforming the financial system is a necessary part of the country's economic recovery.

VOA: standard.2010.04.24

Federal health minister,Nicola Roxon, says forcing the vessel to cancel a planned 10-day trip around the Great Barrier Reef is a necessary precaution.

VOA: standard.2009.05.30

If that is what it takes to bring JAL back, he must convince employees that it is a necessary step for the company's future success.

VOA: standard.2010.02.01

But what the White House sees as a necessary,thoughtful process to arrive at the best-possible decision on an eight-year conflict is seen as dangerous "dithering" by Republican legislators.

VOA: standard.2009.11.23

Grayson says that while Felipe Calderon's campaign against the powerful drug lords is a necessary effort to protect the nation from criminal enterprises, it will not end narcotics trafficking.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09

That accord mandated by the U.S.Congress is a necessary prerequisite for American aerospace firms to bid on a pending Indian purchase of 126 multi-role fighter jets, potentially the largest-ever arms sale.

VOA: standard.2009.07.20

I might say I touched all the bases if I did what is necessary to complete a job or activity.

VOA: special.2009.04.12

It is always a good idea to keep a lot of necessary supplies in the home even before winter begins.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

But they also made it clear that they are willing to act alone, if necessary, to pass a health care bill.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

She made sure there were a large number of workers to give the necessary attention to all the kids.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

He said southern defenses around the fort were so strong that a major military effort would be necessary.

VOA: special.2009.08.06

If it is necessary to borrow some money to fix the car, you should look for a friend who is an "easy touch".

VOA: special.2009.06.07

But a recent study warned that more children than necessary are being exposed to radiation this way.

VOA: special.2009.10.28