essential to

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Railroads were essential to the development of American industry — allowing the U.S. to surpass Europe about 130 years ago — by providing business access to markets and supplies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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

For example, the Colored People’s Convention that met in 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina, argued that equal voting rights were “inherent and essential to every republican form of government.”

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

It said it recognised the concerns of traders and understood the importance of the A76 but the work to the Tolbooth was essential to address "significant stonework defects".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s essential to get back to District 12, because the main part of any plan will include my mother and sister, Gale and his family.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins