Example sentences of "was necessary [conj] a " in BNC.

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1 This was partly because it was felt that a true understanding of the causes of crime was necessary before a clear corrective programme could be enunciated and that point , of course , was never quite reached — ‘ more research ’ was always needed .
2 Even so , it was necessary that a recommendation to buy them out was written into the report as part of the financial arrangement for Club improvements , otherwise without this clause members would not support any ventures calling for capital .
3 We should satisfy ourselves that any work beyond this was necessary because a restricted repair was not practical and re-roofing in part or in full was the only effective method of repair .
4 Fox and the others would do all that was necessary and a good deal that was n't , working by the book .
5 A considerable amount of objectivity was necessary if a really wealthy man decided to sweep a Girl off her feet .
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