vital

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The bombings have also seen the vital Strait of Hormuz -- through which around 20 percent of global seaborne oil passes -- effectively shut and several ships attacked, fanning supply fears.

From Barron's

Unlike some of its competitors, the Atlanta-based company has not only marketed its plate readers to law enforcement as a vital crime-fighting tool, but aggressively pitched its product to private citizens, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times

Linas said the spraying is “destroying these vital ecosystems” and posing health threats for people who live nearby.

From Los Angeles Times

They act as messengers, telling our cells what to do, and play vital roles in our skin health, immune system and helping to control our hormones.

From BBC

There is also a worry about the economic impact of blockages to the Strait of Hormuz – a vital artery of world trade and oil shipments which sits below Iran.

From BBC