Mr. Silver said he does not necessarily buy that scenario.

Money can put a fledgling candidate's name and face before the public, but it does not necessarily buy approval or support.

Skeptics think the museum is overpaying and not necessarily buying the right things.

A small investment in a minor-league club doesn't necessarily buy an active role with a team.

But it does not necessarily buy hope, patience or loyalty from the Soviet public.

It duly noted that extra money would not necessarily buy better health.

If you tell him what's wrong, he doesn't necessarily buy into it anyway.

Nor will more time on the mound or court necessarily buy happiness, if that is a parent's ultimate goal.

"They saw the problem, but they didn't necessarily buy our solution."

"But you didn't necessarily buy a car from him."