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[vahyt-l] / ˈvaɪt l /




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Iran has renewed its warnings over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transport which it has essentially closed since early in the war, roiling global energy markets.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

These networks allow cells to share and distribute vital components, including energy molecules, metabolic products, DNA, and signaling compounds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

That relationship remains vital on both sides of the Atlantic, Metsola said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The bill is seen in Whitehall as a vital upgrade of the National Security Act which was only passed three years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Falkenhayn’s plan was to strike at a vital location that the French could not afford to lose.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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