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[uh-sen-shuhl] / əˈsɛn ʃəl /




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The Artemis II flight was the essential proof that the hardware works with people on board.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s also unusual to get to hear these stories from the perspective of a Seattleite who was an essential part of that music scene.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

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

"Acetylcholine levels are often altered in treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders like Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia, so understanding the function of this neurotransmitter is essential in treating many neuropsychiatric disorders," says Prof. Wickens.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

In short, at the international level, the fundamental conditions essential for resolving the central problem of the Adams presidency did not exist.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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