Examples of 'necessary evil' in a sentence

Meaning of "necessary evil"

The phrase 'necessary evil' is used to describe something that is undesirable or unpleasant but is considered essential or unavoidable for a particular purpose or outcome. It suggests that the negative aspects or consequences are outweighed by the benefits or necessity of the thing or action in question
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  • An unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted, especially because the available alternative courses of action or inaction would be worse.

How to use "necessary evil" in a sentence

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Vasectomies are a necessary evil in the world of superstardom.
I assume you do not find it a necessary evil.
It was a necessary evil for the greater good.
The care penalty is commonly a necessary evil.
But it is a necessary evil in the sense that.
Toleration treats sex work as a necessary evil.
It was seen as a necessary evil on the way to wealth.
I must remember that committee is a necessary evil.
To see it as a necessary evil on the road to riches.
For most borrowers this is a necessary evil.
A necessary evil that goes along with being a spy.
Calls to action are a necessary evil in website design.
To most people insurance is just a necessary evil.
Money is a necessary evil in the life of a band.
Taxes are what we might refer to as a necessary evil.

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Work is no longer a necessary evil to earn money.
I have always thought of gerrymandering as a necessary evil.
War may be a necessary evil after all.
But sometimes secrets are a necessary evil.
It is a necessary evil when it comes to any business.
Application of agrochemicals is a necessary evil of modern agriculture.
A necessary evil this time of year.
War is understood as a necessary evil for mankind.
A necessary evil to push a reluctant population into action.
But it would be a necessary evil for future.
Auditing is often seen by clients as a necessary evil.
Meetings are a necessary evil for every business.
I think the claims list is a necessary evil.
Branches are a necessary evil in the banking industry.
Facebook has truly become a necessary evil.
Stress is a necessary evil to any work environment.
Many people see studying as a necessary evil.
Hierarchy is like a necessary evil in most organizations.
Many companies see training as a necessary evil.
Politics is a necessary evil to govern the masses.
You understand the idea of necessary evil.
Necessary evil in your line of work.
Driving to work is a necessary evil for many.
A necessary evil to get him to trust me.
Accounting is often regarded as a necessary evil by entrepreneurs.
This is a necessary evil that we have to live with.
Not force it upon us as a kind of necessary evil.
Meetings are a necessary evil in the workplace.
I am curious about the concept of necessary evil.
This is a necessary evil that we have to do.
Talking to the media is just a necessary evil.
Timesheets are a necessary evil if profitability is a concern.
For him opium trade was a necessary evil.
Soreness seems a necessary evil for muscle growth.
The majority tolerate you as a necessary evil.

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