vital
Example Sentences
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These organisms rely on iron, a vital micronutrient, to grow and function.
From Science Daily
Market participants increasingly see prediction markets as vital signals for investors to consider when purchasing company stock or weighing other investments.
From Barron's
"It is vital that Ofcom complete this investigation swiftly because the public - and most importantly the victims - will not accept any delay," she said.
From BBC
Dr. Maha Shuayb, Director of the Centre for Lebanese Studies, said, "Education and children's services cannot be an afterthought. They are a vital source of stability and care."
From Science Daily
As vital as they are, marshals simply can’t provide robust protection to all federal judges while traveling.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
