essential

Example Sentences

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A representative for Cathay Home, a company selling home goods through major retailers, told the BBC that the decision was made since the disputed mark was not "essential to its business".

From BBC

Yoshinobu Yamamoto says nothing has changed since his iconic World Series play, but he has become an essential leader as the Dodgers chase a three-peat.

From Los Angeles Times

Being able to recognize an error and try a new approach is essential not just in math, but in many types of learning.

From Science Daily

The scale of the crisis demands that mental health be treated as essential rather than secondary to humanitarian response.

From Los Angeles Times

Understanding how swarms behave collectively would be essential to anticipate risks.

From Salon