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indispensable

[in-di-spen-suh-buhl] / ˌɪn dɪˈspɛn sə bəl /


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The Geneva Conventions governing the laws of war, agreed following World War II, prohibit destruction of "objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population."

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The cupboard is bare, underscoring just how indispensable Kane is.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Jane Harman, the decision allowed Davis to remain competitive and eventually pay for the statewide ad blitz that is indispensable in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“While GPUs handle the heavy mathematical lifting for AI, modern high-core-count CPUs are becoming indispensable for orchestration, data-management, and real-time inference tasks that GPUs cannot perform efficiently,” Lee wrote.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Harry was an indispensable part of the mingled outpourings of jubilation and mourning, of grief and celebration.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling