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essence

[es-uhns] / ˈɛs əns /




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Time is also of the essence for candidates who need to know if they can get on with the transition to holding office, or seek a new line of work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Yet the set he designed for “Walküre” shortly before he died in December nonetheless captured Wagner’s immersive essence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The essence of sports is good sportsmanship, which stems from good character and a respect for the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“For me, human rights in essence is about human agency,” Roth said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

This is the essence of the Agricultural Revolution: the ability to keep more people alive under worse conditions.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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