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imperative

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"It is imperative that the government sets out how it intends to address this issue as a matter of urgency," he added.

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The Thunder’s investment in the NBA draft’s undervalued prospects isn’t just a basketball mentorship program—it’s also a business imperative.

"It's imperative there is a clear and transparent process for selecting a promoter to ensure it best serves the interests of consumers," the group said.

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While the declaration did not specifically mention the report's recommendation, it underlined the "imperative" to address "disparities in wealth and development both within and between countries".

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"The Geneva Conventions prohibit displacement of civilians from occupied territory except temporarily for imperative military reasons or the population's security," HRW said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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