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    a necessary evil

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    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something unpleasant that must be accepted in order to achieve a particular result.
    Taxes are often seen as a necessary evil.

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    China Changes One-Child Policy to Two-Child Policy | China Uncensored

    07:22China Changes One-Child Policy to Two-Child Policy | China Uncensored
    • But some people also think it was a necessary evil to stop overpopulation in China.

      But some people also think it was a necessary evil to stop overpopulation in China.

    • but some people also think it was a "necessary evil"

      but some people also think it was a "necessary evil"

    B1

    Slavery - Crash Course US History #13

    14:25Slavery - Crash Course US History #13
    • Many of the founders, a bunch of whom you'll remember held slaves, saw slavery as a necessary evil.

      Many of the founders, a bunch of whom you'll remember held slaves, saw slavery as a necessary evil.

    • But as slavery became more entrenched and as ideas of liberty and political equality were embraced by more people, some Southerners began to make the case that slavery wasn't just a necessary evil.

      But as slavery became more entrenched and as ideas of liberty and political equality were embraced by more people, some Southerners began to make the case that slavery wasn't just a necessary evil.

    B1

    10 Most Shocking Sexual Traditions That Still Exist

    06:1510 Most Shocking Sexual Traditions That Still Exist
    • Married couples considered sexual intercourse a necessary evil that must be endured for procreation.

      Married couples considered sexual intercourse a necessary evil that must be endured for procreation.

    • Married couples considered sexual intercourse a “necessary evil” that must be “endured”

      Married couples considered sexual intercourse a “necessary evil” that must be “endured”

    B1

    Debt and Deficit. What's the Difference? | October 24, 2023

    10:01Debt and Deficit. What's the Difference? | October 24, 2023
    • It's a necessary evil in our society that we have to kill these animals.

      It's a necessary evil in our society that we have to kill these animals.

    • It's a necessary evil in our society that we have to kill these animals." Oh, does that feel good?

      It's a necessary evil in our society that we have to kill these animals." Oh, does that feel good?

    B1

    The #1 Small Talk Rule That Makes People Like You (Stanford Communication Professor)

    46:10The #1 Small Talk Rule That Makes People Like You (Stanford Communication Professor)
    • Many of us see it as a necessary evil, as a way to be punished for having to be around people in an elevator, in a social event.

      Many of us see it as a necessary evil, as a way to be punished for having to be around people in an elevator, in a social event.

    • Many of us see it as a necessary evil, as a way to be punished for having to be around people in an elevator, in a social event.

      Many of us see it as a necessary evil, as a way to be punished for having to be around people in an elevator, in a social event.

    A2

    4 Steps to Making a New Friend | How to Life

    03:244 Steps to Making a New Friend | How to Life
    • I know it sucks, but it's a necessary evil.

      I know it sucks, but it's a necessary evil.

    • I know it sucks, but it's a necessary evil.

      I know it sucks, but it's a necessary evil.

    B1

    Guys Wear Bras For A Week

    03:26Guys Wear Bras For A Week
    • - For women, bras are a necessary evil.

      - For women, bras are a necessary evil.

    • For women, bras are a necessary evil.

      For women, bras are a necessary evil.

    B1

    Americans oppose data centers. We went to find out why | America, Actually

    21:28Americans oppose data centers. We went to find out why | America, Actually
    • a senator told me recently that he thinks they're a necessary evil as things like AI become a bigger part of our economy and our society.

      a senator told me recently that he thinks they're a necessary evil as things like AI become a bigger part of our economy and our society.

    • but a senator told me recently that he thinks they're a necessary evil as things like AI become a bigger part of our economy and our society.

      but a senator told me recently that he thinks they're a necessary evil as things like AI become a bigger part of our economy and our society.

    A2

    10 Most Vicious Acts of War in History

    13:4610 Most Vicious Acts of War in History
    • Many consider it a necessary evil, but this is a widespread falsification.

      Many consider it a necessary evil, but this is a widespread falsification.

    • Many consider it a necessary evil, but this is a widespread falsification.

      Many consider it a necessary evil, but this is a widespread falsification.

    B2

    A necessary evil: The English We Speak

    02:32A necessary evil: The English We Speak
    • I guess you could say it's a necessary evil.

      I guess you could say it's a necessary evil.

    • If it can't be avoided, like paying tax on a plane ticket, then it's a necessary evil.

      If it can't be avoided, like paying tax on a plane ticket, then it's a necessary evil.

    A2