imperative
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Counter-unmanned-aircraft systems have quietly migrated from a line item in defense budgets to a standalone strategic imperative.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
"It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire," said Ishaq Dar, whose government hosted the talks and acted as a mediator.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
But behind it all, I knew the system I wanted to play and getting the right fit, in terms of the identity of every player in that system, was imperative for us.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The U.S. once recognized a Cold War imperative to make sure no outside power threatened the Persian Gulf.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
No doubt Lord Stannis was wary, after the murder of Jon Arryn, but it was imperative that he sail for King's Landing at once with all his power, before the Lannisters could march.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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