essential to

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“The companies building these technologies understand that trust is essential to long-term success, and trust begins with respecting creators’ rights,” Stiggers said in a statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Scientists say keeping global warming as close as possible to 1.5C relative to pre-industrial levels is essential to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

As chronic wasting disease continues to expand, researchers say it remains essential to better understand how prion diseases spread and evolve, including the possibility of silent or unusual infections.

From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026

It has also bought stakes in critical minerals companies, particularly those involved in rare earths, widely viewed as essential to modern technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

In a New York Times poll, 43 percent of them called it essential to success, while 42 percent of college graduates and 32 percent of high school dropouts did.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times