vital
Example Sentences
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission said the accounts flagged by the BBC were "deeply disturbing", adding: "It's vital there are robust regulatory powers in the digital space to protect people from harm."
From BBC
Slurry, made up of animal manure and farmyard water run-off, contains vital nutrients for growing grass, crops and plants.
From BBC
In Rochester, Leah received a rare Sunday telegram from Maggie’s hosts, “Send your mother here or come yourself by Monday night. It is of vital importance. Answer by telegraph at once.”
From Literature
This showed that the condensate's physical properties, not just its chemical ingredients, are vital for normal cellular function.
From Science Daily
The research was vital for creation of the Global Positioning System, or GPS, a priority for the U.S. military in the 1970s and 1980s.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
