of the essence
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They know that time is of the essence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Time is of the essence, say top EU officials.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
On the hour, with time of the essence and an equaliser required, Spurs supporters erupted as the ball was played around aimlessly at the back in the manner of a team defending a healthy lead.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 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
This need to be always on guard was an unmeasured expenditure of energy, the slow siphoning of the essence.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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