essential
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"Acetylcholine levels are often altered in treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders like Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia, so understanding the function of this neurotransmitter is essential in treating many neuropsychiatric disorders," says Prof. Wickens.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Following our investigation, the BBC spoke to dozens more parents, who say the government's commitment to increased regulation is "absolutely essential" for the safety of babies and maternal mental health.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
After welcoming the pope on Saturday, Spanish King Felipe VI hailed his "clarity and firmness" on the issue, saying they were "essential in the process of healing and reparation of the damage inflicted".
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
When government costs rise, they simply ask taxpayers for more money—invariably for some essential public purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The port—where ships dock, load and unload supplies, and transport raw materials— is essential to the Japanese, and a tour of the area is the only way for her to discern what they’re up to.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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