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indispensable

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


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But even more important, it reminded us that history is an indispensable tool for shaping the more equitable future we hope to inhabit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

As secretary of state, one of us saw firsthand how indispensable the U.S. was in arresting the epidemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Coal has long been black gold for China's economy, and remains indispensable to keeping the lights on for its population of 1.4 billion people.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

CNN's decision to keep reporters in Baghdad amid US bombing on the Iraqi capital cemented the network's reputation as an indispensable source of breaking news.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

And to the Athenian political class, they became indispensable.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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