essence

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“In essence, I trusted the wrong people at a very vulnerable time in my life,” Shah told People.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Sure, implied volatility, which is the essence of put and call prices, remains expensive, but options cost less than stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Speed is of the essence because, nearly a month in, disruptions are spreading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

And this is the essence of the Gulf aviation model.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Here was vital essence of the no-name peasant foundling who had the unforgivable habit of helping him for no good reason, all while looking guileless, as though it were a normal thing to do.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor