essential to

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More recently, O’Leary turned his attention to data centers, which he has described as essential to U.S. national security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

This was an era of moviegoing when premieres were essential to a movie’s box office success, drawing substantial marketing opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

This unpaid work is essential to families, communities and our economy — yet our retirement system still too often treats it like a personal detour instead of a shared reality.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The company has continued to make the case that its chip-design software and hardware are essential to the progress of artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Pigs were as essential to the conquistadors as horses.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann