With a compelled appearance of deliberation, they vote under the dominion of a stern necessity.

And accustomed to stern necessity, and to the realities of a bitter world.

Dictated by the stern necessities of dynasty, class, and caste.

Charlus continued, "As you realize, only a very stern necessity would cause me to have taken this drastic step.

A stern necessity has driven him forth Alone and friendless.

Yet, by what stern necessity were we driven forth to seek a new home amid the western wilds?

But only a moment could they spare to sentiment--stern necessity called upon them for action, immediate and swift.

All lamented the stern necessity which dictated the execution.

Shuffling through the envelopes I came upon a familiar hand and a sentiment long repressed, through stern necessity, would not be denied.

But then, of course, they have not been trained by stern necessity to cope with the emergencies and dangers of savage primeval life.