vital

Example Sentences

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That’s because bobsled races are often won or lost at the start, where speed, explosive power and acceleration are vital in getting the 400-pound sled moving.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, UC spokeswoman Rachel Zaentz said the university “remains focused on our vital work to drive innovation, advance medical breakthroughs and strengthen the nation’s long-term competitiveness.”

From Los Angeles Times

With a knock-on effect of adding to pressure on health and social care services, finding ways to help people shift their recovery from hospital to their own homes can be vital.

From BBC

This kind of work was always vital to me for us to get things right the following Saturday.

From BBC

China also tightened controls on exports to Japan for items with potential military uses, fuelling worries that Beijing may choke supplies of vital rare-earth minerals.

From Barron's