essential
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On Saturday, King Felipe hailed Pope Leo's "clarity and firmness" on the issue, saying it was "essential in the process of healing and reparation of the damage inflicted".
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Was he merely a brilliant mediocrity, the essential staff man who made things tick for the great figures of history without ever being one himself?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Still, “Time and Water” collapses the notion that we are somehow separate from these ancient, essential formations: an encouraging hello to the future from inside a sobering goodbye.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"For Switzerland, competitive framework conditions are particularly crucial for the future. It is essential that regulation remains targeted and internationally coordinated so that both stability and competitiveness are strengthened," it said.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
In the Allegheny Mountains it was essential to be able to feed your family, especially during the winters.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
Vocabulary lists containing essential
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