vital

Example Sentences

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Such a shift is vital at this moment in history, when so much of modern life is designed to ask almost nothing of us.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"To that person, I would say you can come forward and you will be treated fairly. What you know could be vital in helping us identify those responsible."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

They play a vital role in the ecosystem, eating rodents, such as ground squirrels, that often carry diseases such as hantavirus, plague and Lyme disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The vital waterway moves 20% of the global oil supply, and shipping has slowed to a trickle since the conflict began, boosting global oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The CIA had never come close to anyone of Penkovsky's stature, or with such potential access to vital secrets.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau