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indispensable

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


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The words used to characterize the Dodgers’ starting rotation this postseason obscured what could be the most important adjective to describe the group: Indispensable.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

“We’ve made garlic fun,” Mr. Christopher told Linda and Fred Griffith for their 1998 book, “Garlic Garlic Garlic: More than 200 Exceptional Recipes for the World’s Most Indispensable Ingredient.”

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2022

Six months and a run to the NBA Finals later, Mr. Expendable is suddenly Mr. Indispensable as the Celtics pursue their 18th championship.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2022

For “The Indispensable Plan” — the painting of Washington as it was first meant to look — they pored over L’Enfant’s original manuscript at the Library of Congress.

From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2018

Indispensable to a complete understanding of ethical subjects.

From The World's Best Books : A Key to the Treasures of Literature by Parsons, Frank




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