In a sentence
Six example sentences with require, each labelled with its topic.
Local building codes require a second exit from any room where large crowds can gather at once.
Law
Heavy squats require a spotter, and the gym turns away anyone who tries to load the bar alone.
Fitness
Proper risotto requires constant stirring, so plan on standing at the stove for twenty uninterrupted minutes.
Cooking
Most lenders require three years of accounts before they will even discuss a loan with a small business.
Finance
Several countries require six months of passport validity, and the airline will refuse boarding if yours falls short.
Travel
Timber-frame halls require deep footings on this clay, or the whole structure tilts within a decade.
Architecture
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Found in these word lists
Found in 8 published word listsAuthoritative
- Academic Keyword List (Paquot 2010)
- Academic Word List (Coxhead 2000)
- University Word List (Xue & Nation 1984)
- Business English Academic Word List
- New General Service List (Browne et al. 2013)
- Medical Academic Word List
- Israeli Psychometric English dictionary (Campus IL / NITE)
- Science & Engineering English Corpus list
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