born of necessity
idiom
: established because it was necessary in some way
Their relationship was born of necessity, but it has developed into a true and lasting friendship.
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The recent wins resulted from an unconventional decision — born of necessity — to pursue a less-is-more strategy.
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
While born of necessity, this new model might just end up creating more authentic art.
—Steven Fabos, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
His first retail venture—that roadside stall—was born of necessity.
—Ram Anand, Fortune Asia, 9 Sep. 2024
Zoom out: Relish was born of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, ezCater CEO Ashwin Raj tells Axios.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
While born of necessity, this new model might just end up creating more authentic art.
—Steven Fabos, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
His first retail venture—that roadside stall—was born of necessity.
—Ram Anand, Fortune Asia, 9 Sep. 2024
Zoom out: Relish was born of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, ezCater CEO Ashwin Raj tells Axios.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Born of necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/born%20of%20necessity. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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