vital

Example Sentences

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Venezuela has been vital for Cuba’s economy since 1999, when then-President Hugo Chávez described the two countries as bound together “in a sea of happiness.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"If you have a working smoke alarm and a fire was to occur, it can provide those vital extra seconds needed for you to get out of your home safely."

From BBC

She was so overweight she had to sign a waiver to say she might not make it through a vital operation.

From BBC

Chevron remains a vital producer External link in Venezuela, and several other American and European companies have extensive experience there.

From Barron's

That brings us to this list’s guiding sentiment, because while good animation is plentiful, vital selections meet a different bar.

From Salon