essential element

Example Sentences

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The statement said that the hijab remained an essential element of Islamic law and as such would remain one of the key principles of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

From BBC

Such notices have been an essential element of strategic stability for decades, allowing Russia and the United States to correctly interpret each other’s moves and make sure that neither country mistakes a test launch for a missile attack.

From Seattle Times

Though it is not a substitute for Javelin missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s kindling of hope has been an essential element of his leadership.

From Washington Post

That sort of boldness — the edge, as Turner described it — is an essential element for anyone navigating the ultracompetitive world of college basketball.

From New York Times

She described herself as “a very mysterious person” in a 1999 interview, and while mystique was a huge part of the image she was selling, it was an even more essential element of her sound.

From Washington Post