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vital

[vahyt-l] / ˈvaɪt l /




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"Our historical experience has taught us that delegating vital matters... to international judicial bodies has been detrimental to our sovereignty and our territorial integrity," he said.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Navy at arm’s length—effectively closing off the narrow waterway vital for global oil shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

That makes it strategically and economically vital for the Emiratis.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“She is proud of her record. And unlike her opponents, she has the vital municipal experience needed to run this important office during this critical time in the city’s history,” Korinke said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Some information technology experts warned that computers would not be able to distinguish the correct meaning of 00, resulting in widespread failure of vital infrastructures.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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