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"They purchased between 30 and 60 - they're an integral part of the way we work."

After its success, computer animation became an accepted and integral part of family films.

With his brother, Rep. Phillip Burton, and college buddy, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, Burton was integral to the organization that dominated Democratic politics in San Francisco and the state starting in the 1960s.

In many Christian churches, donating, or “giving offerings,” is integral to earning respect and a sense of belonging from the congregation.

A musician being filmed for a documentary wouldn’t want to alienate the fans that have been an integral part of their success, lest they risk damaging their brand.