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[vahyt-l] / ˈvaɪt l /




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But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also influence a small structure that performs a vital job during every heartbeat: the mitral valve.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

After all, the Gulf countries, to varying extent, rely on the strait not just for their oil and gas exports, but also for other vital supplies, from consumer items to food.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Still, it’s amazing that Jagger and Richards, both 82, and Wood, 79, have made such a fresh and vital record.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

"These short-term bans help companies to manage their supplies so that more water remains in the local environment longer, which is vital for the health of our rivers and wildlife."

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Britain’s ability to read Enigma was a vital war secret, and they had gone to great lengths to protect it.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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