of the essence
Example Sentences
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Timing, however, is of the essence for fire survivors.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Time is of the essence, say top EU officials.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Time is of the essence when it comes to making these refund-enhancing tax-planning moves, and filing your 2025 tax return, according to Greene-Lewis.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 4, 2025
With speed of the essence, they don’t stop for anything; even bathroom breaks are handled as the boat rockets forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
If it was, speed would be of the essence, and funding on a heroic scale would flow.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
