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must-read

American  
[muhst-reed] / ˈmʌstˈrid /

noun

  1. a piece of literature or writing considered important or classic; writing that should or must be read.


Example Sentences

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And in a must-read essay, he writes that it’s a role he cherishes, but one that also has taken a physical, financial and mental toll.

From The Wall Street Journal

His 2017 book, “The End of Policing,” gained popularity amid the “racial reckoning” of 2020 in which it became a must-read for the newly activated activist.

From The Wall Street Journal

The only original content from Salinas comes in the form of paid obituaries, making death virtually the only sign of life at an institution once considered a must-read by many Salinans.

From Los Angeles Times

Eric Alterman wrote an entire, must-read book in 2003 expertly debunking the bias myth, "What Liberal Media?"

From Salon

You can read all about the reaction here, Sean Ingle on what it all means here, and there’s a must-read from David Conn here on how the game turned a blind eye for years on the source of Abramovich’s wealth and power.

From The Guardian